US Bridges

Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Ninemile Tobasco Road · Structure no. 1357891

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,739
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 125 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 3,739 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNinemile Tobasco
CrossesNinemile
LocationNinemile Tobasco Road
RouteCounty Highway C0095
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.04179, -84.29134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,739 (2015)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile carry?

About 3,739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ninemile Tobasco over Ninemile?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.