US Bridges

Summit Road over Amberly Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 400 E of Reading RD · Structure no. 3161390

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1991 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Road over Amberly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Summit Road over Amberly Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 67 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2011. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSummit Road
CrossesAmberly Creek
Location400 E of Reading RD
RouteCity Street 2817
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20167, -84.45428
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1991)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2011
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Summit Road over Amberly Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Summit Road over Amberly Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Summit Road over Amberly Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Summit Road over Amberly Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Summit Road over Amberly Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.