US Bridges

Grinnell Road over Little Miami

Good

Greene County, Ohio · .5 MI N of Clifton Road · Structure no. 2935694

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grinnell Road over Little Miami is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grinnell Road over Little Miami in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,886 by 2038. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGrinnell Road
CrossesLittle Miami
Location.5 MI N of Clifton Road
RouteCounty Highway C0027
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7828, -83.87523
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2018)
Projected traffic2,886 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Grinnell Road over Little Miami built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Grinnell Road over Little Miami 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grinnell Road over Little Miami carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grinnell Road over Little Miami?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Grinnell Road over Little Miami?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.