US Bridges

Millcreek Road over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.3 MI E of Beekman ST · Structure no. 3160610

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
306 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millcreek Road over Mill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Millcreek Road over Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMillcreek Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Beekman ST
RouteCity Street INCTR
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14893, -84.54682
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millcreek Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millcreek Road over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Millcreek Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Millcreek Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Millcreek Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.