FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EB IR 275

Carrying EB IR 275 over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR

.6 MI W OF IR 71, Hamilton, Ohio

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating Higher than 87% of rated Ohio bridges

EB IR 275 in Hamilton, Ohio sits above 87% of rated Ohio bridges on inventory load rating (52 t), while its 1964 build year is earlier than 64% of Hamilton's recorded-year cohort (783 bridges).

EB IR 275 in Hamilton, Ohio is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1964, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure OH:3113116

INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · HEAVY-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • STEEL Steel
  • MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
  • TIED-CTRL Tied control
  • HEAVY-ADT Heavy ADT
  • HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
  • CAT-GOOD Good

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: EB IR 275

The EB IR 275 bridge in Hamilton, Ohio carries EB IR 275 over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 40.9 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50,362 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

How EB IR 275 compares

▲ 14.7
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.1 t; 26,729 rated)
783
Bridges in Hamilton · 23 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1964, earlier than 505 of Hamilton's 783 bridges with a recorded construction year (64%), against a county median build year of 1971. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.

EB IR 275 51.8 t
Ohio average (26,729 rated) 37.1 t

Live comparison across Ohio bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (26,729 rated).

EB IR 275 vs every rated Ohio bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

52 Top 13% higher than 87% of 26,729 bridges

rated Ohio bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Hamilton inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 783 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
40.9 m (134 ft)
Deck Width
24.3 m (80 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50,362 vehicles/day
Structure Number
3113116

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EB IR 275 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare EB IR 275 against other structures in Hamilton and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for EB IR 275?

EB IR 275 in Hamilton, Ohio has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EB IR 275 inspected?

EB IR 275's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50,362 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EB IR 275 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for EB IR 275?

EB IR 275 has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EB IR 275?

EB IR 275 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is EB IR 275 and does age affect safety?

EB IR 275 was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.