US Bridges

SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .29 MI S of SR 123 · Structure no. 0803065

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 251
CrossesE Fk Little Miami River
Location.29 MI S of SR 123
RouteState Highway 251
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22506, -83.89517
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 251 over E Fk Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 251 over E Fk Little Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.