US Bridges

Innovation Way over Union Run Stream

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.3 MI S of Western Row · Structure no. 8362238

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Innovation Way over Union Run Stream is a steel culvert carrying Innovation Way over Union Run Stream in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesInnovation Way
CrossesUnion Run Stream
Location0.3 MI S of Western Row
RouteCity Street 71107
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33303, -84.28988
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2025)
Projected traffic278 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Innovation Way over Union Run Stream built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Innovation Way over Union Run Stream 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 Innovation Way over Union Run Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Innovation Way over Union Run Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Innovation Way over Union Run Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.