US Bridges

SR 444 over Mad River

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · Mad River · Structure no. 2902524

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
557 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,752
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 444 over Mad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 444 over Mad River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 10,752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,924 by 2035. The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 444
CrossesMad River
LocationMad River
RouteState Highway 444
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79649, -84.09414
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length557 ft (169.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,752 (2015)
Projected traffic14,924 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR 444 over Mad River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 444 over Mad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 444 over Mad River carry?

About 10,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 444 over Mad River?

The structure is 557 ft (169.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 444 over Mad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.