US Bridges

CR-45 over Ir 75

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.54MI. N. of Jct. SR-29 · Structure no. 7502168

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
913
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-45 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-45 over Ir 75 in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,083 by 2035. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-45
CrossesIr 75
Location1.54MI. N. of Jct. SR-29
RouteCounty Highway C0045
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.33141, -84.15945
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2015)
Projected traffic50,083 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 CR-45 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-45 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-45 over Ir 75 carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR-45 over Ir 75?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-45 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.