US Bridges

Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · .25 Mile W of Dryden Road · Structure no. 5766796

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
669 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,362
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 12,362 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,158 by 2038. The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSellars Road M0077
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.25 Mile W of Dryden Road
RouteCity Street 53
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68751, -84.23217
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length669 ft (203.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,362 (2018)
Projected traffic17,158 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sellars Road M0077 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 Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River carry?

About 12,362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 669 ft (203.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sellars Road M0077 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.