US Bridges

E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .92 MI E of Corp Line · Structure no. 3136221

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,061
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,965 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE. Galbraith Road
CrossesWest Fork of Mill Creek
Location.92 MI E of Corp Line
RouteCity Street 101
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21214, -84.45859
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,061 (2015)
Projected traffic13,965 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 10,061 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns E. Galbraith Road over West Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.