US Bridges

WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .4 MI E of Ir 75 · Structure no. 3112489

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,580 by 2038. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesWB Ir 275
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.4 MI E of Ir 75
RouteInterstate 275
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28881, -84.43546
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,850 (2018)
Projected traffic70,580 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 50,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.