US Bridges

Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · Over Great Miami River · Structure no. 5770629

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,043
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 69 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 21,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,208 by 2038. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNeedmore RD M0074
CrossesGreat Miami River
LocationOver Great Miami River
RouteCity Street 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82012, -84.15717
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,043 (2018)
Projected traffic29,208 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Needmore RD M0074 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 Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River carry?

About 21,043 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Needmore RD M0074 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.