US Bridges

Helena Street over Great Miami River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · Intersection Riverside DR · Structure no. 5760438

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helena Street over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helena Street over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2036. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHelena Street
CrossesGreat Miami River
LocationIntersection Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 5092
StateOhio
Coordinates39.77682, -84.19844
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2016)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Helena Street over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helena Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Helena Street over Great Miami River carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Helena Street over Great Miami River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Helena Street over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.