US Bridges

S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .33 MI East of I-75 · Structure no. 3104923

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,730
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,057 by 2035. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS.R. 126
CrossesMill Creek Channel
Location.33 MI East of I-75
RouteState Highway 126
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2061, -84.46329
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,730 (2015)
Projected traffic19,057 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel carry?

About 13,730 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 126 over Mill Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.