US Bridges

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.57 MI N of Harrison Ave · Structure no. 3131424

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,443
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 103 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSheed Road
CrossesSchnapps Creek(sheed Rd)
Location2.57 MI N of Harrison Ave
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20962, -84.63953
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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(sheed Rd) built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd) 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 Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd) carry?

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

How long is Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sheed Road over Schnapps Creek(sheed Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.