US Bridges

Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 6.19 MI E of Mill RD · Structure no. 3138003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree is a steel continuous slab carrying Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 10,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,435 by 1997. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesEast Branch of Mill Cree
Location6.19 MI E of Mill RD
RouteCity Street 235
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26944, -84.43226
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (1977)
Projected traffic14,435 by 1997
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree 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 Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Road over East Branch of Mill Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.