US Bridges

Plainfield RD over S.R. 126

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.46 Mi. West of I-71 · Structure no. 3105083

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,520
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainfield RD over S.R. 126 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plainfield RD over S.R. 126 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 34,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,546 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPlainfield RD
CrossesS.R. 126
Location1.46 Mi. West of I-71
RouteCity Street 273
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22572, -84.39401
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,520 (2015)
Projected traffic53,546 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Plainfield RD over S.R. 126 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Plainfield RD over S.R. 126 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Plainfield RD over S.R. 126 carry?

About 34,520 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Plainfield RD over S.R. 126?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Plainfield RD over S.R. 126?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.