US Bridges

S.R. 126 over Tributary Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1000FT E of IR75 · Structure no. 3104931

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,730
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 126 over Tributary Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S.R. 126 over Tributary Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,057 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 126
CrossesTributary Mill Creek
Location1000FT E of IR75
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21021, -84.4589
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 Tributary Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 126 over Tributary Mill Creek 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 June 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.