US Bridges

Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.43 MI S of TR 95 · Structure no. 8330042

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOregonia Road
CrossesBranch of Turtle Creek
Location0.43 MI S of TR 95
RouteCounty Highway C0012
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43871, -84.16626
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 2012.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oregonia Road over Branch of Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.