US Bridges

Beekman Street over West Fork Channel

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of Dreman Ave · Structure no. 3136426

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,828
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beekman Street over West Fork Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beekman Street over West Fork Channel in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 113 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 12,828 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,805 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeekman Street
CrossesWest Fork Channel
Location0.1 MI S of Dreman Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0640
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15225, -84.55093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,828 (2015)
Projected traffic17,805 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beekman Street over West Fork Channel built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Beekman Street over West Fork Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Beekman Street over West Fork Channel carry?

About 12,828 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Beekman Street over West Fork Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Beekman Street over West Fork Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.