US Bridges

Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Summit RD · Structure no. 3161331

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2011. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStillwell Road
CrossesAmberly Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Summit RD
RouteCity Street 2793
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20719, -84.45644
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1991)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillwell Road over Amberly 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Stillwell Road over Amberly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.