US Bridges

Butterworth Road over Ertel Run

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.11 Miles S of TR145 · Structure no. 8333212

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,318
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butterworth Road over Ertel Run is a concrete culvert carrying Butterworth Road over Ertel Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,829 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButterworth Road
CrossesErtel Run
Location0.11 Miles S of TR145
RouteCounty Highway C0156
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28533, -84.24708
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2015)
Projected traffic1,829 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 Butterworth Road over Ertel Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butterworth Road over Ertel 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 Butterworth Road over Ertel Run carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Butterworth Road over Ertel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Butterworth Road over Ertel Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.