US Bridges

West Fork Road over West Fork Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · At Int of W Fork&montana · Structure no. 3137090

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,651
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Fork Road over West Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Fork Road over West Fork Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 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 6 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 7,651 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,620 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Fork Road
CrossesWest Fork Creek
LocationAt Int of W Fork&montana
RouteCity Street 3007
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15953, -84.56651
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,651 (2015)
Projected traffic10,620 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Fork Road over West Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is West Fork Road over West Fork Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Fork Road over West Fork Creek carry?

About 7,651 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Fork Road over West Fork Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Fork Road over West Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.