US Bridges

Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.54 MI NE of Camargo RD · Structure no. 3137503

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,903
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 6,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,581 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLoveland Road
CrossesNorth Fork Sycamore Cree
Location1.54 MI NE of Camargo RD
RouteCounty Highway C0299
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21619, -84.33313
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,903 (2015)
Projected traffic9,581 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree carry?

About 6,903 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Loveland Road over North Fork Sycamore Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.