US Bridges

E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 6.88 MI N of River RD · Structure no. 3131696

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE. Miami River Rd.
CrossesTaylor Creek
Location6.88 MI N of River RD
RouteCounty Highway C0176
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2137, -84.694
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2015)
Projected traffic1,678 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E. Miami River Rd. over Taylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.