US Bridges

SR 123 over Clear Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .7 MI N of Ir 75 · Structure no. 8304718

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,207
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 123 over Clear Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 12,207 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,943 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 123
CrossesClear Creek
Location.7 MI N of Ir 75
RouteState Highway 123
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55103, -84.29825
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,207 (2015)
Projected traffic16,943 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 123 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 123 over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 123 over Clear Creek carry?

About 12,207 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 123 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.