US Bridges

WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1 MI W of US 42 · Structure no. 3112756

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,331
2015 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 51,331 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,247 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesWB Ir 275
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1 MI W of US 42
RouteInterstate 275
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28499, -84.41354
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,331 (2015)
Projected traffic71,247 by 2035
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 51,331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.