US Bridges

I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek

Poor

Warren County, Ohio · NB Ramp Just S of 122 · Structure no. 8303509

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91,260
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek is a steel culvert carrying I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 91,260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126,669 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI75 Ramp
CrossesDicks Creek
LocationNB Ramp Just S of 122
RouteInterstate 75
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49228, -84.32143
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,260 (2006)
Projected traffic126,669 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek carry?

About 91,260 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I75 Ramp over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.