US Bridges

Kemper Road over B and O Railroad

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .38 MI E of Kenn RD · Structure no. 3138143

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,543
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kemper Road over B and O Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kemper Road over B and O Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 96 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 29,543 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,006 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKemper Road
CrossesB and O Railroad
Location.38 MI E of Kenn RD
RouteCounty Highway 266
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28722, -84.46001
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,543 (2015)
Projected traffic41,006 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kemper Road over B and O Railroad built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Kemper Road over B and O Railroad 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 B and O Railroad carry?

About 29,543 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Kemper Road over B and O Railroad?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Kemper Road over B and O Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.