US Bridges

Farver over Great Miami River

FairPosted for load

Miami County, Ohio · 0.15 E of CR25A · Structure no. 5537029

Built
1860
165 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farver over Great Miami River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Farver over Great Miami River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1860 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 165 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarver
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location0.15 E of CR25A
RouteCounty Highway 262
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07784, -84.21686
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farver over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1860, making it 165 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Farver over Great 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Farver over Great Miami River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Farver over Great Miami River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Farver over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.