US Bridges

Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 200 E of I-75 Exit · Structure no. 3164004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,949
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2035. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKoehler Avenue
CrossesEast Fork of Mill Creek
Location200 E of I-75 Exit
RouteCity Street 4308
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22043, -84.44712
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,949 (2015)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koehler Avenue over East 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 Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Koehler Avenue over East Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.