US Bridges

Second Street over Great Miami River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Ohio · City of Franklin · Structure no. 8360537

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,410
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over Great Miami River in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,837 by 2041. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesGreat Miami River
LocationCity of Franklin
RouteCity Street 2107
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5629, -84.30425
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,410 (2021)
Projected traffic15,837 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Second Street over Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Second Street over Great 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over Great Miami River carry?

About 11,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over Great Miami River?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.