US Bridges

New Haven Road over Lees Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.19 MI E of Harrison Ave · Structure no. 3133885

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

About this bridge

New Haven Road over Lees Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Haven Road over 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 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 7,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,841 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Haven Road
CrossesLees Creek
Location2.19 MI E of Harrison Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26838, -84.76735
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 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 Lees Creek built?

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

What condition is New Haven Road over Lees 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is New Haven Road over Lees Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Haven Road over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.