US Bridges

Union Centre Blvd over IR-75

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.7 MI N. of But CO Line · Structure no. 0901601

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1999 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Centre Blvd over IR-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Centre Blvd over IR-75 in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,776 by 2019. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesUnion Centre Blvd
CrossesIR-75
Location1.7 MI N. of But CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C2821
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32259, -84.42455
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1999)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2019
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Centre Blvd over IR-75 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Centre Blvd over IR-75 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Centre Blvd over IR-75 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Union Centre Blvd over IR-75?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Union Centre Blvd over IR-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.