US Bridges

SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami

Poor

Clinton County, Ohio · 0.18 MI West of SR 73 · Structure no. 1400746

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,091
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami is a concrete frame carrying SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,091 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,902 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesEast Fork Little Miami
Location0.18 MI West of SR 73
RouteState Highway 28
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32378, -83.69692
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,091 (2015)
Projected traffic2,902 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 SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami carry?

About 2,091 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over East Fork Little Miami?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.