US Bridges

US 35 over Little Miami River

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 2.42 Miles West of Xenia · Structure no. 2900289

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,628
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 over Little Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 over Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 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 34,628 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,064 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 35
CrossesLittle Miami River
Location2.42 Miles West of Xenia
RouteU.S. Route 35
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70127, -83.99984
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,628 (2015)
Projected traffic48,064 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 35 over Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 35 over Little Miami River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 35 over Little Miami River carry?

About 34,628 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 35 over Little Miami River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.