US Bridges

US22 over I71

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Between Liberty & Elsinor · Structure no. 3100812

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,198
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US22 over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US22 over I71 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,215 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesUS22
CrossesI71
LocationBetween Liberty & Elsinor
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11185, -84.50118
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,198 (2015)
Projected traffic7,215 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US22 over I71 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US22 over I71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US22 over I71 carry?

About 5,198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US22 over I71?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US22 over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.