US Bridges

Rip Rap over Great Miami River

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .5 Miles N of Needmore RD · Structure no. 5760585

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
856 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,669
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rip Rap over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rip Rap over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 6,669 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,257 by 2036. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRip Rap
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.5 Miles N of Needmore RD
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82836, -84.16487
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length856 ft (260.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,669 (2016)
Projected traffic9,257 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rip Rap over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rip Rap 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rip Rap over Great Miami River carry?

About 6,669 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rip Rap over Great Miami River?

The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rip Rap over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.