US Bridges

Dry Fork RD over I74(US52)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.3 MI W of Ir 275 · Structure no. 3107981

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,336
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Fork RD over I74(US52) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Fork RD over I74(US52) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,336 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,754 by 2038. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesDry Fork RD
CrossesI74(US52)
Location2.3 MI W of Ir 275
RouteCounty Highway C0014
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24093, -84.77183
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,336 (2018)
Projected traffic53,754 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Dry Fork RD over I74(US52) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Fork RD over I74(US52) 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 April 2023.

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

About 6,336 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Fork RD over I74(US52)?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Fork RD over I74(US52)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.