Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River
FairGreene County, Ohio · 0.70 MI E of 725 · Structure no. 2930390
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,762
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 2,762 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Lower Bell RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River carry?
About 2,762 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Bell RD over Little Miami River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.