US Bridges

S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd.

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.2 MI West of I-75 · Structure no. 3104796

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,536
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd. in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 19,536 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,116 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 126
CrossesGalbraith Rd.
Location2.2 MI West of I-75
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21727, -84.50557
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,536 (2015)
Projected traffic27,116 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd. 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 S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd. carry?

About 19,536 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd.?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 126 over Galbraith Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.