US Bridges

SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive

Fair

Brown County, Ohio · .24 MI E. of Clermont Cty · Structure no. 0803162

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive in Brown County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2035. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 286
CrossesE Fork Little Miami Rive
Location.24 MI E. of Clermont Cty
RouteState Highway 286
CountyBrown County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13823, -84.00295
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2015)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 286 over E Fork Little Miami Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.