US Bridges

Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2800 Ft E of US42 · Structure no. 3105024

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,295
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY 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 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,156 by 2035. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKnollcrest Drive
CrossesSR-126 Cross County HWY
Location2800 Ft E of US42
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21299, -84.43924
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2015)
Projected traffic68,156 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY built?

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

What condition is Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Knollcrest Drive over SR-126 Cross County HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.