US Bridges

Baker Road over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .13 M. N. Pence · Structure no. 7538421

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Road over Great Miami River in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.13 M. N. Pence
RouteCounty Highway C0035
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33518, -84.03987
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Baker Road over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Road over Great Miami River carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over Great Miami River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.