Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek
FairHamilton County, Ohio · 4 .89 MI NW of Ebenezer · Structure no. 3131866
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,227
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 100 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Wesselman Road 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek carry?
About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wesselman Road over Taylor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.