US Bridges

US22 over I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Evanston · Structure no. 3100839

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,598
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 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 11,598 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,098 by 2035. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS22
CrossesI71
LocationEvanston
RouteU.S. Route 22
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14299, -84.4709
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,598 (2015)
Projected traffic16,098 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US22 over I71 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US22 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US22 over I71 carry?

About 11,598 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US22 over I71?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US22 over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.