US Bridges

Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.03 MI SE of New Haven · Structure no. 3130789

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,078
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek is a concrete frame carrying Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Rock Road
CrossesBlue Rock Creek
Location2.03 MI SE of New Haven
RouteCounty Highway C0071
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2407, -84.64691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,078 (2015)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek carry?

About 4,078 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Rock Road over Blue Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.