US Bridges

Smith RD (ross) over Stream

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .6 MI N of TR 175 · Structure no. 0933651

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD (ross) over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Smith RD (ross) over Stream in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith RD (ross)
CrossesStream
Location.6 MI N of TR 175
RouteCounty Highway T0174
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36525, -84.61341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2010)
Projected traffic541 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smith RD (ross) over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith RD (ross) over Stream 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 Smith RD (ross) over Stream carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith RD (ross) over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD (ross) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.