US Bridges

SR-55 over Trib to Miami River

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · .35MI.E. of Jct. SR-202 · Structure no. 5501547

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,407
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-55 over Trib to Miami River is a concrete culvert carrying SR-55 over Trib to Miami River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5,407 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,505 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-55
CrossesTrib to Miami River
Location.35MI.E. of Jct. SR-202
RouteState Highway 55
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04242, -84.17618
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,407 (2015)
Projected traffic7,505 by 2035
Trucks2%
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-55 over Trib to Miami River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-55 over Trib to 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-55 over Trib to Miami River carry?

About 5,407 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR-55 over Trib to Miami River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR-55 over Trib to Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.