US Bridges

CR-43 over Ir 75

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.04MI.N.OF Jct. SR-119 · Structure no. 7502435

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-43 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-43 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,426 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-43
CrossesIr 75
Location1.04MI.N.OF Jct. SR-119
RouteCounty Highway C0043
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40971, -84.16637
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2015)
Projected traffic50,426 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-43 over Ir 75 built?

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

What condition is CR-43 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-43 over Ir 75 carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-43 over Ir 75?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR-43 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.