US Bridges

WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .69 MI E Ind-Oh State Lin · Structure no. 3107833

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,967
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,967 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,550 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWB Ir 74
CrossesCR48(NEW Biddinger Road)
Location.69 MI E Ind-Oh State Lin
RouteInterstate 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27038, -84.80988
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,967 (2018)
Projected traffic23,550 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road) carry?

About 16,967 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road)?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ir 74 over CR48(NEW Biddinger Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.