US Bridges

River Road over Pleasant Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .3 MI North of Nilles Rd. · Structure no. 0935182

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,067
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Pleasant Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Pleasant Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,067 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,421 by 2035. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesPleasant Run
Location.3 MI North of Nilles Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0031
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34272, -84.56815
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,067 (2015)
Projected traffic8,421 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

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 River Road over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Pleasant Run 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Pleasant Run carry?

About 6,067 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.