US Bridges

SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv

Poor

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.5 MI S of SR32 · Structure no. 1300512

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,074
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,595 by 2035. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR133
CrossesE.Fork Little Miami Riv
Location1.5 MI S of SR32
RouteState Highway 133
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05235, -84.04994
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,074 (2015)
Projected traffic12,595 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv carry?

About 9,074 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR133 over E.Fork Little Miami Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.