US Bridges

Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 0.14 MI W of CR 237 · Structure no. 8333912

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 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 6 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPence-Jones Road
CrossesBr of Little Miami River
Location0.14 MI W of CR 237
RouteCounty Highway T0238
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56589, -84.00362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pence-Jones Road over Br of Little Miami River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.