US Bridges

IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road)

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.36MI N of JCT SR48 · Structure no. 5708796

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road) in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 103,168 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,197 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesIR75
CrossesC18(WAGONER Ford Road)
Location2.36MI N of JCT SR48
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79841, -84.18985
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,168 (2015)
Projected traffic143,197 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road) carry?

About 103,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road)?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns IR75 over C18(WAGONER Ford Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.