US Bridges

Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 5.27 Mi. E. of S.R. 4 · Structure no. 3138062

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,943 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKemper Road
CrossesReed Hartman Highway
Location5.27 Mi. E. of S.R. 4
RouteCounty Highway C0266
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28322, -84.37186
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,573 (2015)
Projected traffic29,943 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway 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 Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway carry?

About 21,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Kemper Road over Reed Hartman Highway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.