US Bridges

Stephens Road over Ir 275

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.26MI E. of Ind. Line · Structure no. 3115941

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,345
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Road over Ir 275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stephens Road over Ir 275 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 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 2,345 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,351 by 2035. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesStephens Road
CrossesIr 275
Location1.26MI E. of Ind. Line
RouteCounty Highway C0018
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16168, -84.81139
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,345 (2015)
Projected traffic44,351 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Stephens Road over Ir 275 built?

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

What condition is Stephens Road over Ir 275 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Stephens Road over Ir 275 carry?

About 2,345 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stephens Road over Ir 275?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Road over Ir 275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.