US Bridges

Union Road over Shaker Creek

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · 0.61 MI S of CR 20 · Structure no. 8331340

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,762
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over Shaker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Road over Shaker Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 5,762 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,998 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUnion Road
CrossesShaker Creek
Location0.61 MI S of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway C0033
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45664, -84.32071
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,762 (2015)
Projected traffic7,998 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

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 Union Road over Shaker Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Union Road over Shaker 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 Union Road over Shaker Creek carry?

About 5,762 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over Shaker Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road over Shaker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.