US Bridges

Childrens Home over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · .01 M. E. CR25A · Structure no. 7540191

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childrens Home over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Childrens Home over Great Miami River in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,797 by 2040. The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChildrens Home
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location.01 M. E. CR25A
RouteCity Street 41
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27238, -84.15269
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length432 ft (131.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2020)
Projected traffic1,797 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Childrens Home over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childrens Home 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Childrens Home over Great Miami River carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Childrens Home over Great Miami River?

The structure is 432 ft (131.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Childrens Home over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.