US Bridges

SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 2.1 MI S War-Mon CO Line · Structure no. 8304769

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,943
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,943 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,801 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 123
CrossesFranklin Hydraulic Canal
Location2.1 MI S War-Mon CO Line
RouteState Highway 123
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57341, -84.30067
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,943 (2015)
Projected traffic13,801 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Franklin Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal 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 SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 9,943 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 123 over Franklin Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.