US Bridges

Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 4.34 MI E of Kenn RD · Structure no. 3138100

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,361
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake is a concrete frame carrying Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 89 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 21,361 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,649 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKemper Road
CrossesSharon Woods Lake
Location4.34 MI E of Kenn RD
RouteCounty Highway C0266
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28567, -84.38853
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,361 (2015)
Projected traffic29,649 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake carry?

About 21,361 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Kemper Road over Sharon Woods Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.