US Bridges

Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 2.66 MI E of Bell Corp · Structure no. 2933152

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,835
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7,835 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,072 by 2039. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUpper Bellbrook RD
CrossesLittle Miami River
Location2.66 MI E of Bell Corp
RouteCounty Highway C0086
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66192, -84.0404
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,835 (2019)
Projected traffic9,072 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Bellbrook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River carry?

About 7,835 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Bellbrook RD over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.