US Bridges

Roundbottom Road over Salt Run

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Roundbottom Road · Structure no. 1359282

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,809
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roundbottom Road over Salt Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roundbottom Road over Salt Run in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 120 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 6 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 3,809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,287 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRoundbottom Road
CrossesSalt Run
LocationRoundbottom Road
RouteCounty Highway C0106
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13728, -84.24583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,809 (2015)
Projected traffic5,287 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Roundbottom Road over Salt Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Roundbottom Road over Salt Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roundbottom Road over Salt Run carry?

About 3,809 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roundbottom Road over Salt Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roundbottom Road over Salt Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.