US Bridges

S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 495 E of S Wayne Ave · Structure no. 3163520

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,332
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,013 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Cooper Ave
CrossesWest Fork of Mill Creek
Location495 E of S Wayne Ave
RouteCity Street 4669
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22389, -84.45939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,332 (2018)
Projected traffic6,013 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 4,332 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns S Cooper Ave over West Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.