US Bridges

Second Street over Transit Center

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · East of 2nd & Main Int · Structure no. 3160866

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
636 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,187
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Transit Center is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Street over Transit Center in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 11,187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,528 by 2035. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Street
CrossesTransit Center
LocationEast of 2nd & Main Int
RouteCity Street 8654
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09843, -84.50854
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length636 ft (193.9 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,187 (2015)
Projected traffic15,528 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over Transit Center built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over Transit Center 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 Second Street over Transit Center carry?

About 11,187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over Transit Center?

The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Transit Center?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.