US Bridges

Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 4.04 MI E of 128 · Structure no. 3133516

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,665
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 4,665 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,475 by 2035. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Colerain RD
CrossesGreat Miami River (col)
Location4.04 MI E of 128
RouteCounty Highway C0463
StateOhio
Coordinates39.30325, -84.64258
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,665 (2015)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col) built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col) carry?

About 4,665 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col)?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Colerain RD over Great Miami River (col)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.