US Bridges

CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · .4 MI E of Ham CO Line · Structure no. 1305352

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275 in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCR-20 Branch Hill
CrossesI-275
Location.4 MI E of Ham CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23314, -84.29231
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275 carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR-20 Branch Hill over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.