US Bridges

Ir 74 over Elmore Street

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .1 MI W of Usr 27 · Structure no. 3115690

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,688
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 74 over Elmore Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 74 over Elmore Street in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 80,688 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 111,995 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 112 ft wide.

CarriesIr 74
CrossesElmore Street
Location.1 MI W of Usr 27
RouteInterstate 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15548, -84.54458
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,688 (2015)
Projected traffic111,995 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ir 74 over Elmore Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Ir 74 over Elmore Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 74 over Elmore Street carry?

About 80,688 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ir 74 over Elmore Street?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 74 over Elmore Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.