US Bridges

Madison Road over Duck Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.3MI NE of Int Ridge&mad · Structure no. 3136728

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,281
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Road over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Madison Road over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 96 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 40,281 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,910 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMadison Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.3MI NE of Int Ridge&mad
RouteCity Street 8530
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16042, -84.41674
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,281 (2015)
Projected traffic55,910 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Madison Road over Duck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 40,281 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Madison Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.