US Bridges

IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 2.94MI.S.OF Jct. SR-47 · Structure no. 7501595

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,419
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 23,419 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,506 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesTR 135 Vandemark Road
Location2.94MI.S.OF Jct. SR-47
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24644, -84.18755
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,419 (2015)
Projected traffic32,506 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road carry?

About 23,419 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over TR 135 Vandemark Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.