US Bridges

IR-75 over Rush Creek

Good

Miami County, Ohio · 095MI.S. of Shelby County · Structure no. 5503427

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over Rush Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR-75 over Rush Creek in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesRush Creek
Location095MI.S. of Shelby County
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18205, -84.21467
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,000 (2021)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2044
Trucks14%
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 Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-75 over Rush 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over Rush Creek carry?

About 49,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.