US Bridges

Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 400 from E Sharon RD · Structure no. 3163824

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesYmca Drive
CrossesSharon Creek
Location400 from E Sharon RD
RouteCity Street 81633
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26872, -84.41614
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ymca Drive over Sharon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ymca Drive over Sharon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.