US Bridges

US27 over I275

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over I-275 · Structure no. 3101738

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,480
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 over I275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 over I275 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 38,480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,410 by 2035. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS27
CrossesI275
LocationOver I-275
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25628, -84.60066
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,480 (2015)
Projected traffic53,410 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US27 over I275 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US27 over I275 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US27 over I275 carry?

About 38,480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US27 over I275?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US27 over I275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.