Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south)
FairHamilton County, Ohio · S of Square S Grate · Structure no. 3162354
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,208
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 17,208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,885 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south) built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south) carry?
About 17,208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south)?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Street over Vent Shaft (south)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.