US Bridges

Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 0.13 MI N of Pleasant ST · Structure no. 1261029

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,491
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway is a concrete frame carrying Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 74 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 2,491 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,458 by 2014. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWittenberg Ave
CrossesLittle Miami Bikeway
Location0.13 MI N of Pleasant ST
RouteCity Street 981
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9209, -83.81463
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,491 (1994)
Projected traffic3,458 by 2014
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway 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 Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway carry?

About 2,491 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wittenberg Ave over Little Miami Bikeway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.