US Bridges

Black Street over Great Miami River

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 600 Feet W of SR127 · Structure no. 0960020

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
701 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,626
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Street over Great Miami River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Black Street over Great Miami River in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 10,626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,663 by 2043. The structure is 701 ft (213.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlack Street
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location600 Feet W of SR127
RouteCity Street 2534
StateOhio
Coordinates39.41001, -84.55977
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length701 ft (213.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,626 (2023)
Projected traffic14,663 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Street over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Black Street over Great Miami River carry?

About 10,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Black Street over Great Miami River?

The structure is 701 ft (213.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Black Street over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.