US Bridges

Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek

Poor

Hamilton County, Ohio · .3 MI N of Ir 275 · Structure no. 3111229

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91,244
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 91,244 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,647 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

CarriesIr 75
CrossesTributary Mill Creek
Location.3 MI N of Ir 275
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates39.29382, -84.44141
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,244 (2015)
Projected traffic126,647 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 Tributary Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek carry?

About 91,244 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Ir 75 over Tributary Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.