US Bridges

Newtown Road over Little Miami River

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.84 MI N of Clough Pike · Structure no. 3134148

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,269
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newtown Road over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newtown Road over Little Miami River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,269 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,625 by 2035. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNewtown Road
CrossesLittle Miami River
Location2.84 MI N of Clough Pike
RouteCounty Highway C0374
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13659, -84.35327
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,269 (2015)
Projected traffic40,625 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Newtown Road over Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newtown Road over Little Miami River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

About 29,269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Newtown Road over Little Miami River?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Newtown Road over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.