US Bridges

River Road over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .07 M. N. Sulphur Heights · Structure no. 7539975

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Great Miami River in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.07 M. N. Sulphur Heights
RouteCounty Highway 40
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26521, -84.15823
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 River Road over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 September 2024.

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

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Great Miami River?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.