US Bridges

SR 4 over Great Miami River

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · Over Great Miami · Structure no. 0900397

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,340
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Great Miami River in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 10,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,352 by 2035. The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesGreat Miami River
LocationOver Great Miami
RouteState Highway 4
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.53888, -84.38411
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length618 ft (188.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,340 (2015)
Projected traffic14,352 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 4 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Great 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Great Miami River carry?

About 10,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 618 ft (188.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.