US Bridges

E. Miami River Rd. over Dunlap Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 14.64 MI N of River RD · Structure no. 3131769

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
787
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Miami River Rd. over Dunlap Creek is a concrete frame carrying E. Miami River Rd. over Dunlap Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE. Miami River Rd.
CrossesDunlap Creek
Location14.64 MI N of River RD
RouteCounty Highway C0176
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2884, -84.6514
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2015)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Miami River Rd. over Dunlap 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 October 2024.

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

About 787 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.