US Bridges

SR 235 over Great Miami River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 0.17MI N of JCT SR-708 · Structure no. 4602072

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,975
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 235 over Great Miami River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 93 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,741 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 235
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location0.17MI N of JCT SR-708
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45128, -83.90696
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2015)
Projected traffic2,741 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 235 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 235 over Great Miami River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over Great Miami River carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.