US Bridges

Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .4MI W of I75&HOPPLE Opas · Structure no. 3136337

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,926 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
24,189
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 109 years old, older 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 5 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 24,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,574 by 2035. The structure is 1,926 ft (587 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHopple Street
CrossesSprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple)
Location.4MI W of I75&HOPPLE Opas
RouteCounty Highway C0163
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13742, -84.54413
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,926 ft (587 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,189 (2015)
Projected traffic33,574 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple) built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple) carry?

About 24,189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple)?

The structure is 1,926 ft (587 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Hopple Street over Sprg Grv&mill Ck(hopple)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.