US Bridges

Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.05 MI NE of Camargo RD · Structure no. 3137511

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,766
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 7,766 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,779 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoveland Road
CrossesNorth Branch Sycamore Ck
Location2.05 MI NE of Camargo RD
RouteCounty Highway C0299
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22286, -84.32891
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,766 (2015)
Projected traffic10,779 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck carry?

About 7,766 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Loveland Road over North Branch Sycamore Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.