Harris Avenue over Duck Creek
PoorHamilton County, Ohio · 80 Ft. S of Duck Creek RD · Structure no. 3160013
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 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 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harris Avenue over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Harris Avenue over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Harris Avenue over Duck Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Harris Avenue over Duck Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Harris Avenue over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.