US Bridges

Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 4.28 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 2930625

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,671
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 6,671 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,878 by 2038. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInd Ripple RD
CrossesLittle Miami River
Location4.28 MI E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway C0036
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69151, -84.02858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,671 (2018)
Projected traffic5,878 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ind Ripple RD over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River carry?

About 6,671 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ind Ripple RD over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.