US Bridges

Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 7.54 MI NW of Queen City · Structure no. 3133443

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
426 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,010
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 125 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 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,506 by 2035. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHarrison Road
CrossesGreat Miami River (har)
Location7.54 MI NW of Queen City
RouteCounty Highway 457
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2161, -84.7039
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,010 (2015)
Projected traffic12,506 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har) carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har)?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Road over Great Miami River (har)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.