US Bridges

Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of Park & Kemper · Structure no. 3160726

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,973
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 76 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 6,973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,679 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCliff Drive
CrossesEden Park Drive
Location0.2 MI S of Park & Kemper
RouteCity Street 770
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11718, -84.48939
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,973 (2015)
Projected traffic9,679 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive 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 Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive carry?

About 6,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Drive over Eden Park Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.