US Bridges

IR-75 over Great Miami River

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 2.35MI. N. Miami Co.Line · Structure no. 7501544

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
537 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,838
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-75 over Great Miami River in Shelby 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 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 46,838 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,011 by 2035. The structure is 537 ft (163.8 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location2.35MI. N. Miami Co.Line
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22828, -84.19794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length537 ft (163.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,838 (2015)
Projected traffic65,011 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 2005, making it 20 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 46,838 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 537 ft (163.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.