US Bridges

US42 over I275

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over I275 · Structure no. 3102467

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
336 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,242
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US42 over I275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US42 over I275 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 21,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,484 by 2035. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS42
CrossesI275
LocationOver I275
RouteU.S. Route 42
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28873, -84.39552
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,242 (2015)
Projected traffic29,484 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 US42 over I275 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is US42 over I275 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US42 over I275 carry?

About 21,242 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US42 over I275?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US42 over I275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.