US Bridges

New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.8 MI E of Harrison Ave · Structure no. 3133877

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,090
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek 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 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 7,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,841 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Haven Road
CrossesBranch of Lees Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Harrison Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26547, -84.77336
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,090 (2015)
Projected traffic9,841 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek built?

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

What condition is New Haven Road over Branch of Lees 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek carry?

About 7,090 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Haven Road over Branch of Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.