US Bridges

WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .7 MI W of US 27 · Structure no. 3115488

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork is a concrete culvert carrying WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork 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 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 1990. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long.

CarriesWB IR74 RMP-US27
CrossesWest Fork
Location.7 MI W of US 27
RouteInterstate 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16249, -84.55179
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (1970)
Projected traffic8,342 by 1990
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-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 WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork built?

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

What condition is WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns WB IR74 RMP-US27 over West Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.