US Bridges

SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · WB SR126 over NB I-75 · Structure no. 3118630

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
809 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,865
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek 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 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 6,865 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,529 by 2035. The structure is 809 ft (246.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 126
CrossesI-75/MILL Creek
LocationWB SR126 over NB I-75
RouteState Highway 126
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.21058, -84.46072
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length809 ft (246.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek?

The structure is 809 ft (246.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over I-75/MILL Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.