US Bridges

Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of Crescentville · Structure no. 3163423

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,480
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run is a steel culvert carrying Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 5,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,606 by 2008. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterdale Road
CrossesBeaver Run
Location0.4 MI S of Crescentville
RouteCity Street 4422
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29497, -84.44746
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,480 (1988)
Projected traffic7,606 by 2008
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run 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 Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run carry?

About 5,480 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chesterdale Road over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.