US Bridges

Ridge Road over SR 126

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. East US 42 · Structure no. 3105032

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over SR 126 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over SR 126 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 61 years old, older 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 18,064 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,556 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesSR 126
Location1.3 Mi. East US 42
RouteCity Street 275
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21671, -84.42636
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,064 (2015)
Projected traffic59,556 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ridge Road over SR 126 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ridge Road over SR 126 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 Ridge Road over SR 126 carry?

About 18,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over SR 126?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over SR 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.