US Bridges

Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.35 MI E of SR 4 · Structure no. 3137600

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,131
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 116 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 4,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,734 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBenson Avenue
CrossesEast Fork of Mill Creek
Location1.35 MI E of SR 4
RouteCity Street 8622
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22406, -84.44896
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,131 (2015)
Projected traffic5,734 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 4,131 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Benson Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.