US Bridges

Werk Road over C&o Railroad

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .34 MI NW of Ebenezer RD · Structure no. 3133672

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,444
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Werk Road over C&o Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Werk Road over C&o Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,444 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,780 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWerk Road
CrossesC&o Railroad
Location.34 MI NW of Ebenezer RD
RouteCounty Highway 158
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14219, -84.63127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,444 (2015)
Projected traffic4,780 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Werk Road over C&o Railroad built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Werk Road over C&o Railroad 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 Werk Road over C&o Railroad carry?

About 3,444 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Werk Road over C&o Railroad?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Werk Road over C&o Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.