US Bridges

Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .99 MI NE of Thompson RD · Structure no. 3130975

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLockwood Hill Road
CrossesBlue Rock Creek
Location.99 MI NE of Thompson RD
RouteCounty Highway C0087
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25052, -84.65923
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockwood Hill 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 Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lockwood Hill Road over Blue Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.