US Bridges

SR 741 over Clear Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .8 MI S of SR 73 · Structure no. 8305374

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,765
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 741 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 741 over Clear Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 9,765 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,554 by 2035. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 741
CrossesClear Creek
Location.8 MI S of SR 73
RouteState Highway 741
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.54204, -84.23454
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,765 (2015)
Projected traffic13,554 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 741 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 741 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 741 over Clear Creek carry?

About 9,765 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 741 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 741 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.