US Bridges

Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .5 MI W of Ir 75 · Structure no. 3115739

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,117 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
40,344
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 40,344 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,997 by 2035. The structure is 1,117 ft (340.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 74 EB
CrossesUS27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP
Location.5 MI W of Ir 75
RouteInterstate 74
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15416, -84.54278
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,117 ft (340.6 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 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, waterway and railroad
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 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP carry?

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

How long is Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP?

The structure is 1,117 ft (340.6 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 74 EB over US27*S;MLCK;2RR;STS;RAMP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.