US Bridges

S.R. 126 over SB I-75

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · WB SR 126 over SB I75 · Structure no. 3118614

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,865
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 126 over SB I-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 126 over SB I-75 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,865 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,529 by 2035. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 126
CrossesSB I-75
LocationWB SR 126 over SB I75
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21044, -84.46257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,865 (2015)
Projected traffic9,529 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 S.R. 126 over SB I-75 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 126 over SB I-75 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 126 over SB I-75 carry?

About 6,865 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 126 over SB I-75?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 126 over SB I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.