US Bridges

Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch

Poor

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.05 MI N of Hanley RD · Structure no. 3130754

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,158
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,607 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesBeerman Road
CrossesBrierly Creek Branch
Location0.05 MI N of Hanley RD
RouteCounty Highway 80046
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21607, -84.62358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,158 (2015)
Projected traffic1,607 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch carry?

About 1,158 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Beerman Road over Brierly Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.