US Bridges

Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 300FT S of Int Spr Gr&cl · Structure no. 3136353

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,691
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,691 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,511 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Avenue
CrossesMill Creek (clifton Av)
Location300FT S of Int Spr Gr&cl
RouteCity Street 1049
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16339, -84.51647
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,691 (2015)
Projected traffic6,511 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av) 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 Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av) carry?

About 4,691 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Avenue over Mill Creek (clifton Av)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.