US Bridges

Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.21 MI S of SR 63 · Structure no. 8332460

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
921
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 57 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 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 921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2034. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGlosser-Richardson
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.21 MI S of SR 63
RouteCity Street M0076
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43135, -84.22521
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2014)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Glosser-Richardson over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Glosser-Richardson over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.