US Bridges

Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 1.47 MI N of US Rt 22 · Structure no. 8333203

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,014
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesZoar Road
CrossesBr of Little Miami River
Location1.47 MI N of US Rt 22
RouteCity Street 153
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36344, -84.20804
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2015)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Zoar Road over Br of Little 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 Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Zoar Road over Br of Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.