US Bridges

Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · S of Duck Creek RD · Structure no. 3162958

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,316
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 10,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,319 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 121 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKennedy Avenue
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationS of Duck Creek RD
RouteCity Street 5737
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16525, -84.42017
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,316 (2015)
Projected traffic14,319 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Avenue over Duck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek carry?

About 10,316 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Avenue over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.