US Bridges

IR-75 over Great Miami River

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 3.44MI.S. of Jct. USR-36 · Structure no. 5502829

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,381
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over Great Miami River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-75 over Great Miami River in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 23,381 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,453 by 2035. The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location3.44MI.S. of Jct. USR-36
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.10309, -84.22696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,381 (2015)
Projected traffic32,453 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Great Miami River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-75 over Great Miami River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over Great Miami River carry?

About 23,381 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 481 ft (146.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.