US Bridges

Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .5 MI W of Ir 75 · Structure no. 3115720

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
562 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 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 40,344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,997 by 2035. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 74 WB
CrossesUS27*S;MILL Cr;access DR
Location.5 MI W of Ir 75
RouteInterstate 74
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15429, -84.5426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,344 (2015)
Projected traffic55,997 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR carry?

About 40,344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 74 WB over US27*S;MILL Cr;access DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.