US Bridges

Galbraith Road over Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.06 MI E of Corp Line · Structure no. 3137872

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,897
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galbraith Road over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Galbraith Road over Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 9,897 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,737 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGalbraith Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.06 MI E of Corp Line
RouteCity Street 101
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21208, -84.45485
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,897 (2015)
Projected traffic13,737 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Galbraith Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galbraith Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Galbraith Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,897 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Galbraith Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Galbraith Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.