US Bridges

North Bend Road over Kirby RD

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of Int US27&NBEN · Structure no. 3136795

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bend Road over Kirby RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bend Road over Kirby RD in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,707 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNorth Bend Road
CrossesKirby RD
Location0.3 MI E of Int US27&NBEN
RouteCounty Highway C0142
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19273, -84.56759
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2015)
Projected traffic2,707 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$28,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bend Road over Kirby RD built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bend Road over Kirby RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does North Bend Road over Kirby RD carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Bend Road over Kirby RD?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns North Bend Road over Kirby RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.