US Bridges

Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.55 MI from Begin RD · Structure no. 3132161

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd) is a steel culvert carrying Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,939 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeway Road
CrossesCreek (ridgeway Rd)
Location0.55 MI from Begin RD
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20902, -84.47841
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2015)
Projected traffic1,939 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 Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd) carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Ridgeway Road over Creek (ridgeway Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.