US Bridges

EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.9 MI W of Ir 275 · Structure no. 3108074

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,103
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork 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 26,103 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,231 by 2038. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesEB Ir 74
CrossesDry Fork
Location1.9 MI W of Ir 275
RouteInterstate 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23795, -84.76606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,103 (2018)
Projected traffic36,231 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork built?

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

What condition is EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork 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 EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork carry?

About 26,103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns EB Ir 74 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.