US Bridges

SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · .6 Mi. N.Of Jct. SR55 · Structure no. 5504473

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,662
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355 is a concrete slab carrying SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355 in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,307 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR589
CrossesBr Smith Ditch 355
Location.6 Mi. N.Of Jct. SR55
RouteState Highway 589
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06148, -84.12418
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2015)
Projected traffic2,307 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355 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 SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355 carry?

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR589 over Br Smith Ditch 355?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.