US Bridges

SR-274 over Ir 75

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 7503008

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,778
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-274 over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-274 over Ir 75 in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 3,778 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,244 by 2035. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-274
CrossesIr 75
LocationJct. IR-75
RouteState Highway 274
StateOhio
Coordinates40.43877, -84.16934
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,778 (2015)
Projected traffic5,244 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR-274 over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR-274 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 SR-274 over Ir 75 carry?

About 3,778 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR-274 over Ir 75?

The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR-274 over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.