US Bridges

SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2.91 MI E of US 68 JCT · Structure no. 2902281

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,761
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,761 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,444 by 2035. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 343
CrossesTrib Little Miami River
Location2.91 MI E of US 68 JCT
RouteState Highway 343
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79917, -83.83278
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,761 (2015)
Projected traffic2,444 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River carry?

About 1,761 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 343 over Trib Little Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.