Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek
FairWarren County, Ohio · 0.07 MI N of US Rt 22 · Structure no. 8334358
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,776
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,853 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 3C Highway over Simpson 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek carry?
About 2,776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).
Who owns Old 3C Highway over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.