US Bridges

EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over US 50 · Structure no. 3115917

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
376 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,977
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 15,977 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,176 by 2035. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB Ir 275
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rr; US5
LocationOver US 50
RouteInterstate 275
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15025, -84.81671
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,977 (2015)
Projected traffic22,176 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5 carry?

About 15,977 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns EB Ir 275 over Norfolk Southern Rr; US5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.