US Bridges

Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 660 Ft N of Section RD · Structure no. 3160001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek is a concrete frame carrying Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesElbrook Avenue
CrossesSection RD Creek
Location660 Ft N of Section RD
RouteCity Street 28
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19825, -84.44779
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic694 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elbrook Avenue over Section RD Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.