US Bridges

SR 122 over Great Miami River

Good

Butler County, Ohio · Over Great Miami River · Structure no. 0902209

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
618 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 122 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 122 over Great Miami River in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,573 by 2035. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 122
CrossesGreat Miami River
LocationOver Great Miami River
RouteState Highway 122
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52061, -84.41391
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,220 (2015)
Projected traffic15,573 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 122 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 122 over Great Miami River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 122 over Great Miami River carry?

About 11,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 122 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 122 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.