US Bridges

Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 270 E. of Reading Rd. · Structure no. 8362165

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHanover Dr.
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location270 E. of Reading Rd.
RouteCity Street HANOV
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36459, -84.29868
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2008)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Hanover Dr. over Muddy 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 Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hanover Dr. over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.