Butler County Bridge Report Card
Butler County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Butler County, Ohio
Butler County has 377 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 4.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 59,263 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Butler County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 377 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 59,263 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.0% | 8.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,861,224 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 59,263 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Butler County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilstein Boulivard over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,344 | 1964 |
| SR 4 over Shaffer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,062 | 1957 |
| Hamilton Mason over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,397 | 1932 |
| Kyles Station RD over Gregory Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,570 | 1969 |
| Yankee RD over Cold Water Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,350 | 1988 |
| Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,210 | 1977 |
| SR 122 over Middletown Hydraulic Cnl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,670 | 1960 |
| Columbia Avenue over Hydraulic Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,295 | 1962 |
| Somerville RD over Harkers Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 931 | 1976 |
| Minton RD over Beals Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 830 | 1974 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.