US Bridges

CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · SR 126 over US 42 · Structure no. 3118681

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,036
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42 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 20,036 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,810 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR Cnty HWY CO453
CrossesUS 42
LocationSR 126 over US 42
RouteState Highway 126
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2109, -84.44849
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,036 (2015)
Projected traffic27,810 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42 built?

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

What condition is CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42 carry?

About 20,036 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR Cnty HWY CO453 over US 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.