US Bridges

Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.09 MI N of Pleasant ST · Structure no. 1261258

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway is a concrete slab carrying Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 75 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2016. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLowry Ave
CrossesLittle Miami Bikeway
Location0.09 MI N of Pleasant ST
RouteCity Street LOWRY
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92025, -83.8164
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1996)
Projected traffic694 by 2016
Trucks2%
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 Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lowry Ave over Little Miami Bikeway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.