US Bridges

Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.86 MI N of Banning RD · Structure no. 3131025

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,972
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,972 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,109 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPippin Road
CrossesTributary Mill Creek
Location1.86 MI N of Banning RD
RouteCounty Highway C0090
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23553, -84.5757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,972 (2015)
Projected traffic29,109 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek carry?

About 20,972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Pippin Road over Tributary Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.