US Bridges

Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .60 MI N of Bridgetown RD · Structure no. 3131335

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern) 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 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 10,451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,506 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRace Road
CrossesCR163(WESTWOOD Northern)
Location.60 MI N of Bridgetown RD
RouteCounty Highway CO145
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16614, -84.63001
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,451 (2015)
Projected traffic14,506 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern) built?

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

What condition is Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern) carry?

About 10,451 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Race Road over CR163(WESTWOOD Northern)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.