US Bridges

Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of Beekman ST · Structure no. 3160432

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2017. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDreman Avenue
CrossesWest Fork Channel
Location0.2 MI W of Beekman ST
RouteCity Street 1018
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15443, -84.55302
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1997)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dreman Avenue over West Fork Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.