US Bridges

Ir 75 over Towne Avenue

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .7 MI S of SR 561 · Structure no. 3110176

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Towne Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 75 over Towne Avenue in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 146,755 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 203,696 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 97 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 75
CrossesTowne Avenue
Location.7 MI S of SR 561
RouteInterstate 75
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18352, -84.48392
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,755 (2015)
Projected traffic203,696 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 75 over Towne Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 over Towne Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 75 over Towne Avenue carry?

About 146,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Towne Avenue?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over Towne Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.