US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Bear Run

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.16 MI S of US Rt 22 · Structure no. 8333122

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Bear Run is a concrete slab carrying Hopkins Road over Bear Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesBear Run
Location0.16 MI S of US Rt 22
RouteCounty Highway T0152
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3316, -84.22943
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Road over Bear Run built?

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

What condition is Hopkins Road over Bear Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Bear Run carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Bear Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Bear Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.