US Bridges

CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.53 Mi. E. of I71/I75 · Structure no. 3101584

Built
1867
158 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
2,162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River is a steel suspension carrying CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1867, so it is 158 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,054 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,567 by 2038. The structure is 2,162 ft (659 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-600 Roebling
CrossesUS27 & Ohio River
Location0.53 Mi. E. of I71/I75
RouteCounty Highway 8503
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09384, -84.51012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,162 ft (659 m)
Longest span1,057 ft (322.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,054 (2018)
Projected traffic12,567 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River built?

It was built in 1867, making it 158 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River carry?

About 9,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River?

The structure is 2,162 ft (659 m) long with a longest span of 1,057 ft (322.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-600 Roebling over US27 & Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.