US Bridges

Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.6 Mi. S. Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 5708958

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,218
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 26,218 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,393 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 115 ft wide.

CarriesBenchwood-Wyse Rd.
CrossesIR-75
Location1.6 Mi. S. Jct. IR-70
RouteCounty Highway 68
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84181, -84.18997
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,218 (2015)
Projected traffic125,393 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75 carry?

About 26,218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Benchwood-Wyse Rd. over IR-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.