US Bridges

Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · 0.57 MI S of TR 95 · Structure no. 8330034

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOregonia Road
CrossesBranch of Turtle Creek
Location0.57 MI S of TR 95
RouteCounty Highway C0012
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43741, -84.16826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2015)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.