US Bridges

IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · .43MI.N. of Montgomery CO · Structure no. 5501717

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,748
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 69 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 34,748 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,230 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesTR 42 Ginghamsburg Road
Location.43MI.N. of Montgomery CO
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92916, -84.1886
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,748 (2015)
Projected traffic48,230 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road carry?

About 34,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over TR 42 Ginghamsburg Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.