US Bridges

IR-75 over Penn Central RR

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 1MI S of JCT SR-47 · Structure no. 7501749

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,355
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over Penn Central RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR-75 over Penn Central RR in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 22,355 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,029 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location1MI S of JCT SR-47
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27332, -84.18321
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,355 (2015)
Projected traffic31,029 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-75 over Penn Central RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IR-75 over Penn Central RR carry?

About 22,355 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.