US Bridges

SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · Just E of Miamiville · Structure no. 1306146

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
434 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,988
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,988 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,923 by 2035. The structure is 434 ft (132.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR126
CrossesLit Miami R;private DR
LocationJust E of Miamiville
RouteState Highway 126
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21135, -84.29379
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,988 (2015)
Projected traffic6,923 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR carry?

About 4,988 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR?

The structure is 434 ft (132.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR126 over Lit Miami R;private DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.