US Bridges

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.06 MI NE of Taylor RD · Structure no. 3131386

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,443
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,167 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheed Road
CrossesSchnapps Creek
Location1.06 MI NE of Taylor RD
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2047, -84.65474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,443 (2015)
Projected traffic6,167 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheed Road over Schnapps 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 Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek carry?

About 4,443 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.