US Bridges

Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · 3400 Ft E of Ebenezer RD · Structure no. 3131963

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,761
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,936 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRapid Run RD
CrossesRapid Run Creek
Location3400 Ft E of Ebenezer RD
RouteCounty Highway C0205
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11079, -84.64377
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,761 (2015)
Projected traffic14,936 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek carry?

About 10,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rapid Run RD over Rapid Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.