US Bridges

West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · At Int of FAIRBANKS&W8th · Structure no. 3162702

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,813
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 19,813 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2035. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Eighth ST
CrossesFairbanks Ave
LocationAt Int of FAIRBANKS&W8th
RouteCity Street 3004
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10579, -84.56909
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,813 (2015)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave carry?

About 19,813 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns West Eighth ST over Fairbanks Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.