US Bridges

Smith RD T146 over I71

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 1 MI S of Gre-Fay CO Line · Structure no. 2901803

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD T146 over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith RD T146 over I71 in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,941 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSmith RD T146
CrossesI71
Location1 MI S of Gre-Fay CO Line
RouteCounty Highway T0146
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57924, -83.68244
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic55,941 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Smith RD T146 over I71 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith RD T146 over I71 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Smith RD T146 over I71 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Smith RD T146 over I71?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD T146 over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.