US Bridges

Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.7 MI E of Erie Ave · Structure no. 3160556

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,316
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 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 10,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,319 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBramble Avenue
CrossesLittle Duck Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Erie Ave
RouteCity Street 8521
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15135, -84.38819
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,316 (2015)
Projected traffic14,319 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Bramble Avenue over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek carry?

About 10,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bramble Avenue over Little Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.