US Bridges

Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · Int With Dixie HWY · Structure no. 8362971

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,225
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek is a steel culvert carrying Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,804 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTowne Blvd
CrossesNorth Br of Dicks Creek
LocationInt With Dixie HWY
RouteCity Street 1564
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50074, -84.33452
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,225 (2018)
Projected traffic12,804 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks 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 Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek carry?

About 9,225 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Towne Blvd over North Br of Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.