US Bridges

Ir 75 over Mill Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .6 MI N of SR 4 · Structure no. 3110389

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156,804
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 75 over Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 156,804 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 217,644 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 152 ft wide.

CarriesIr 75
CrossesMill Creek
Location.6 MI N of SR 4
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2015, -84.46824
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,804 (2015)
Projected traffic217,644 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ir 75 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Ir 75 over Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 156,804 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.