US Bridges

Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · At Sprg Gr I-74 Overpass · Structure no. 3137031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,265
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,265 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,576 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Grove Ave
CrossesMill Creek (spring-Grove
LocationAt Sprg Gr I-74 Overpass
RouteCity Street 8511
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15304, -84.54242
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,265 (2015)
Projected traffic22,576 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove 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 Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove carry?

About 16,265 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek (spring-Grove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.