US Bridges

Harris Avenue over Duck Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 500 Ft S of Duck Creek RD · Structure no. 3160009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Avenue over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harris Avenue over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarris Avenue
CrossesDuck Creek
Location500 Ft S of Duck Creek RD
RouteCity Street HARIS
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16069, -84.43834
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic278 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Harris Avenue over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Avenue over Duck Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Avenue over Duck Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harris Avenue over Duck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Avenue over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.