US Bridges

IR-75 over Loramie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .71MI.S.OF Jct. SR-219 · Structure no. 7502648

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,048
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-75 over Loramie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-75 over Loramie Creek 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 18,048 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,051 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-75
CrossesLoramie Creek
Location.71MI.S.OF Jct. SR-219
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45707, -84.16949
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,048 (2015)
Projected traffic25,051 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Loramie Creek built?

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

What condition is IR-75 over Loramie Creek 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 IR-75 over Loramie Creek carry?

About 18,048 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IR-75 over Loramie Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR-75 over Loramie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.