US Bridges

WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.6 MI W of US 27 · Structure no. 3115429

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,997
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,997 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,920 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWB Ir 74
CrossesMontana Avenue
Location1.6 MI W of US 27
RouteInterstate 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15794, -84.56777
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,997 (2015)
Projected traffic31,920 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue carry?

About 22,997 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ir 74 over Montana Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.