US Bridges

Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.5 MI N of Bridgetown RD · Structure no. 3131343

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,451
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRace Road
CrossesBranch of Taylor Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Bridgetown RD
RouteCounty Highway C0145
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1741, -84.62983
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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
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 Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Race Road over Branch of Taylor 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek carry?

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

How long is Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Race Road over Branch of Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.