US Bridges

Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 400 Ft N of Beechmont Ave · Structure no. 3136450

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1991 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,776 by 2011. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerkshire Road
CrossesClough Creek Tributary
Location400 Ft N of Beechmont Ave
RouteCity Street BERKS
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08535, -84.37502
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1991)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Berkshire Road over Clough Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.