US Bridges

Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 350 S of Mt Hope RD · Structure no. 3190013

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
Local
Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarbor Ridge DR
CrossesMiami Whitewater Dam
Location350 S of Mt Hope RD
RouteCounty Highway 80172
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25961, -84.74586
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

OwnerLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byLocal Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Ridge DR over Miami Whitewater Dam?

It is owned by the Local Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.