US Bridges

S Broadway Street over Turtle Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of E South ST · Structure no. 8360081

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,006
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Broadway Street over Turtle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Broadway Street over Turtle Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 11,006 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,276 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Broadway Street
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1 MI S of E South ST
RouteCity Street 315
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43104, -84.20856
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,006 (2021)
Projected traffic15,276 by 2041
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Broadway Street over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Broadway 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 Broadway Street over Turtle Creek carry?

About 11,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Broadway Street over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Broadway Street over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.