US Bridges

Salem Avenue over Great Miami River

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .12MI West of JCT IR-75 · Structure no. 5761212

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
683 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,587
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Avenue over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Avenue over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 74 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 21,587 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,021 by 2036. The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Avenue
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.12MI West of JCT IR-75
RouteCity Street 5418
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76121, -84.20258
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length683 ft (208.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,587 (2019)
Projected traffic7,021 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Salem Avenue over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Salem Avenue 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 Salem Avenue over Great Miami River carry?

About 21,587 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem Avenue over Great Miami River?

The structure is 683 ft (208.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Avenue over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.