US Bridges

Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek

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Hamilton County, Ohio · 4.86 MI NE of Camargo RD · Structure no. 3132412

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,479
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek is a concrete frame carrying Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,479 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,321 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoveland Madeira
CrossesPolk Creek
Location4.86 MI NE of Camargo RD
RouteCounty Highway C0299
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25032, -84.29671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,479 (2015)
Projected traffic17,321 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek carry?

About 12,479 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Loveland Madeira over Polk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.