US Bridges

3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 3rd St. on Ramp to S.71 · Structure no. 3103269

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,975
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 27,975 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,829 by 2029. The structure is 823 ft (251 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries3rd St. to S.B.71
CrossesUsr 42
Location3rd St. on Ramp to S.71
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09803, -84.51881
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length823 ft (251 m)
Longest span207 ft (63 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,975 (2009)
Projected traffic38,829 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42 carry?

About 27,975 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42?

The structure is 823 ft (251 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd St. to S.B.71 over Usr 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.