US Bridges

E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 13.61 MI N of River RD · Structure no. 3134326

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesE. Miami River Rd.
CrossesOwl Creek
Location13.61 MI N of River RD
RouteCounty Highway C0176
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27454, -84.65256
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2015)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Miami River Rd. over Owl 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E. Miami River Rd. over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.