US Bridges

Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.2 MI E of S Dixie HWY · Structure no. 8363005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2016. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesLocust Lane
CrossesN Branch Dicks Creek
Location0.2 MI E of S Dixie HWY
RouteCity Street LOCUS
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50627, -84.33188
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1996)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2016
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks 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 Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Lane over N Branch Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.