US Bridges

USR-36 over Great Miami River

GoodPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · .44MI.W. of Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 5500095

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,325
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

USR-36 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying USR-36 over Great Miami River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,325 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,495 by 2035. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUSR-36
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.44MI.W. of Jct. IR-75
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15036, -84.22874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,325 (2015)
Projected traffic18,495 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 USR-36 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is USR-36 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 USR-36 over Great Miami River carry?

About 13,325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is USR-36 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns USR-36 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.