US Bridges

Loveland Road over Little Miami River

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 7.51 MI NE of Camargo RD · Structure no. 3137767

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
381 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,752
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loveland Road over Little Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loveland Road over Little Miami River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9,752 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,536 by 2035. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLoveland Road
CrossesLittle Miami River
Location7.51 MI NE of Camargo RD
RouteCity Street 280
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26877, -84.26108
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,752 (2015)
Projected traffic13,536 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Loveland Road over Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loveland 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 Loveland Road over Little Miami River carry?

About 9,752 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loveland Road over Little Miami River?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Loveland Road over Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.