US Bridges

West RD over I74(US52)

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.3 MI E Oh-In State Line · Structure no. 3107957

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West RD over I74(US52) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West RD over I74(US52) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, 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 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,458 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest RD
CrossesI74(US52)
Location2.3 MI E Oh-In State Line
RouteCounty Highway C0023
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25311, -84.78972
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2018)
Projected traffic56,458 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 West RD over I74(US52) built?

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

What condition is West RD over I74(US52) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West RD over I74(US52) carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West RD over I74(US52)?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West RD over I74(US52)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.