US Bridges

Wards Corner RD over I-275

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · 1.3 MI E of Ham CO Line · Structure no. 1305379

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wards Corner RD over I-275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wards Corner RD over I-275 in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6 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 8,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,316 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWards Corner RD
CrossesI-275
Location1.3 MI E of Ham CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22538, -84.27983
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,153 (2015)
Projected traffic11,316 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 Wards Corner RD over I-275 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Wards Corner RD 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 Wards Corner RD over I-275 carry?

About 8,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wards Corner RD over I-275?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Wards Corner RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.