US Bridges

SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.9 Miles East of US 27 · Structure no. 3104575

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,342
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 16,342 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,683 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 126 West Bound
CrossesWest Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.9 Miles East of US 27
RouteState Highway 126
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22472, -84.57523
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,342 (2015)
Projected traffic22,683 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 16,342 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 West Bound over West Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.