US Bridges

CR 266 over US27(S126)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.7 MI S of But CO Line · Structure no. 3101789

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,737
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 266 over US27(S126) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 266 over US27(S126) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7,737 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,079 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesCR 266
CrossesUS27(S126)
Location1.7 MI S of But CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0266
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29316, -84.61156
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,737 (2018)
Projected traffic32,079 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 266 over US27(S126) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 266 over US27(S126) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 266 over US27(S126) carry?

About 7,737 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 266 over US27(S126)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 266 over US27(S126)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.