US Bridges

Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 7.06 MI E of Mill RD · Structure no. 3138011

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
565 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,424
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa 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 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 19,424 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,961 by 2035. The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesSharon Creek and Railroa
Location7.06 MI E of Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway C0235
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26855, -84.41778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length565 ft (172.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,424 (2015)
Projected traffic26,961 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa built?

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

What condition is Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa carry?

About 19,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa?

The structure is 565 ft (172.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Road over Sharon Creek and Railroa?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.