US Bridges

S East Street over Turtle Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of E Main ST · Structure no. 8360065

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S East Street over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S East Street over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 1997. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS East Street
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.2 MI S of E Main ST
RouteCity Street MR318
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43097, -84.20419
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1977)
Projected traffic2,082 by 1997
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S East Street over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S East Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S East Street over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1977 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S East Street over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns S East Street over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.