US Bridges

West Street over Turtle Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.06 MI S of SR 63 · Structure no. 8334099

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,880
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Street over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Street over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,880 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,773 by 2035. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Street
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.06 MI S of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway MWEST
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43287, -84.21555
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,880 (2015)
Projected traffic6,773 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 West Street over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Street over Turtle Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does West Street over Turtle Creek carry?

About 4,880 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Street over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Street over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.