US Bridges

SR 131 over Grassy Run

Poor

Brown County, Ohio · .07 MI E of Clermont Cty · Structure no. 0802522

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,422
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 131 over Grassy Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 131 over Grassy Run in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,422 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 131
CrossesGrassy Run
Location.07 MI E of Clermont Cty
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17403, -83.99849
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,422 (2015)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 131 over Grassy Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 131 over Grassy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 131 over Grassy Run carry?

About 3,422 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 131 over Grassy Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 131 over Grassy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.