US Bridges

US 27 over Great Miami River

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.4 MI S of Ham/But Line · Structure no. 3101894

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
643 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,556
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Great Miami River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,040 by 2035. The structure is 643 ft (195.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location0.4 MI S of Ham/But Line
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31159, -84.63064
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length643 ft (195.9 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,556 (2015)
Projected traffic16,040 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US 27 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Great 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 US 27 over Great Miami River carry?

About 11,556 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 643 ft (195.9 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.