US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Little Miami River

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 250 E. of Love-Maderia · Structure no. 3132463

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,766
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Little Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell Road over Little Miami River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 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 6,766 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,391 by 2035. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesLittle Miami River
Location250 E. of Love-Maderia
RouteCounty Highway 307
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24684, -84.29562
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,766 (2015)
Projected traffic9,391 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hopewell Road over Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Hopewell Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Little Miami River carry?

About 6,766 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Little Miami River?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.