US Bridges

Shaker Road over Clear Creek

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · 0.03 MI N of TR 1061 · Structure no. 8332053

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,741
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaker Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shaker Road over Clear Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 67 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,417 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShaker Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.03 MI N of TR 1061
RouteCounty Highway C0048
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55166, -84.30479
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2015)
Projected traffic2,417 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaker Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Shaker Road over Clear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Shaker Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shaker Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shaker Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.