US Bridges

US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over Ohio River · Structure no. 3101975

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,632
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way is a steel truss - thru carrying US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 12,632 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,795 by 2036. The structure is 2,298 ft (700.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesOhio River / Mehring Way
LocationOver Ohio River
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09691, -84.50231
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,298 ft (700.4 m)
Longest span850 ft (259.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,632 (2017)
Projected traffic13,795 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way carry?

About 12,632 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way?

The structure is 2,298 ft (700.4 m) long with a longest span of 850 ft (259.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Ohio River / Mehring Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.