US Bridges

Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 300 Ft NE Int Kings R&spr · Structure no. 3137074

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,262
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,262 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,408 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSpring Grove Ave
CrossesMill Creek
Location300 Ft NE Int Kings R&spr
RouteCity Street 8511
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17176, -84.5058
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck70 ft (21.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,262 (2015)
Projected traffic18,408 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Grove Ave over Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek carry?

About 13,262 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Grove Ave over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.