US Bridges

Lower-Springboro over Richards Run

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 0.13 MI E of SR 741 · Structure no. 8334560

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
996
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower-Springboro over Richards Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower-Springboro over Richards Run in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLower-Springboro
CrossesRichards Run
Location0.13 MI E of SR 741
RouteCounty Highway C0022
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55006, -84.23117
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2015)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2035
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 Lower-Springboro over Richards Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower-Springboro over Richards Run 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 Lower-Springboro over Richards Run carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower-Springboro over Richards Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lower-Springboro over Richards Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.