US Bridges

Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1600 N of Hopewell RD · Structure no. 3164003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCarriage Trail
CrossesN. Branch Sycamore Creek
Location1600 N of Hopewell RD
RouteCity Street CARRI
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24846, -84.33143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic416 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carriage Trail over N. Branch Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.