US Bridges

S Mechanic Street over Turtle Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of E Main ST · Structure no. 8360073

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Mechanic Street over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Mechanic Street over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 48 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Mechanic Street
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.2 MI S of E Main ST
RouteCity Street 321
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43162, -84.20703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2040
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 Mechanic Street over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is S Mechanic 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Mechanic Street over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Mechanic Street over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.