US Bridges

Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.0 MI N of River RD · Structure no. 3134105

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,329
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,329 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,397 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBender Road
CrossesRapid Run Creek
Location1.0 MI N of River RD
RouteCounty Highway C0194
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10299, -84.65344
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,329 (2015)
Projected traffic7,397 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 Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bender Road over Rapid Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek carry?

About 5,329 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Bender Road over Rapid Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.