US Bridges

Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 3.15MI S of JCT IR70 · Structure no. 5708885

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,389
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 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 20,389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,577 by 2035. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesNeedmore RD (CR74)
CrossesIr 75
Location3.15MI S of JCT IR70
RouteCounty Highway C0074
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81982, -84.18961
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,389 (2015)
Projected traffic131,577 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75 carry?

About 20,389 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Needmore RD (CR74) over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.