US Bridges

Morgan Road over I74(US52)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .9 MI W of Ir 275 WB · Structure no. 3108163

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Road over I74(US52) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Road 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,461 by 2035. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMorgan Road
CrossesI74(US52)
Location.9 MI W of Ir 275 WB
RouteCounty Highway C0016
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22793, -84.75274
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic72,461 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Morgan Road over I74(US52) built?

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

What condition is Morgan Road 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 Morgan Road over I74(US52) carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Road over I74(US52)?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Road over I74(US52)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.