US Bridges

Brehm RD over I275

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.7 MI W of US 27 · Structure no. 3116565

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brehm RD over I275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brehm RD over I275 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,845 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBrehm RD
CrossesI275
Location1.7 MI W of US 27
RouteCounty Highway C0072
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23912, -84.62426
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2015)
Projected traffic91,845 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Brehm RD over I275 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brehm RD over I275 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 Brehm RD over I275 carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brehm RD over I275?

The structure is 310 ft (94.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Brehm RD over I275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.