US Bridges

Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.23 MI W of TR 108 · Structure no. 8331537

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
386 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,573
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,347 by 2035. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin-Trenton
CrossesTwin Creek
Location0.23 MI W of TR 108
RouteCounty Highway T0270
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55606, -84.34961
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,573 (2015)
Projected traffic6,347 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin-Trenton over Twin 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek carry?

About 4,573 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin-Trenton over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.