RAPID RUN RD
Carrying RAPID RUN RD over RAPID RUN CREEK
3400 FT E OF EBENEZER RD, Hamilton, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAPID RUN RD
The RAPID RUN RD bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries RAPID RUN RD over RAPID RUN CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,761 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAPID RUN RD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 1991
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,761 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 3131963
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
RAPID RUN RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RAPID RUN RD against other structures in Hamilton and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RAPID RUN RD?
RAPID RUN RD in Hamilton, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAPID RUN RD inspected?
RAPID RUN RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,761 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAPID RUN RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAPID RUN RD?
RAPID RUN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAPID RUN RD?
RAPID RUN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is RAPID RUN RD and does age affect safety?
RAPID RUN RD was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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