US Bridges

Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over Ir 75/.6 MI N I71 · Structure no. 3109003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,457
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 19,457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,783 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNinth ST Ramp
CrossesI75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N
LocationOver Ir 75/.6 MI N I71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10317, -84.52562
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,457 (2015)
Projected traffic208,783 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N carry?

About 19,457 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth ST Ramp over I75;RAMP=US50*W-I75*N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.