US Bridges

Erie Avenue over Duck Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.6 MI N of Ashworth&erie · Structure no. 3160882

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,718
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Avenue over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erie Avenue over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 125 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 6 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 17,718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,593 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesErie Avenue
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Ashworth&erie
RouteCity Street 0ERIE
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1493, -84.40779
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,718 (2015)
Projected traffic24,593 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Erie Avenue over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Erie Avenue over Duck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Erie Avenue over Duck Creek carry?

About 17,718 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Erie Avenue over Duck Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Avenue over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.