US Bridges

IR-75 over Pusheta Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.88MI.S.OF Jct. USR-33 · Structure no. 0602019

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,325
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over Pusheta Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR-75 over Pusheta Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,325 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,435 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesPusheta Creek
Location1.88MI.S.OF Jct. USR-33
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52732, -84.16934
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,325 (2015)
Projected traffic25,435 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IR-75 over Pusheta Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-75 over Pusheta Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over Pusheta Creek carry?

About 18,325 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over Pusheta Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over Pusheta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.