US Bridges

Cooper Rd. over I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Cooper RD over 71 · Structure no. 3105164

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,686
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Rd. over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Rd. over I71 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 9,686 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,689 by 2038. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Rd.
CrossesI71
LocationCooper RD over 71
RouteCity Street 3913
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22888, -84.36686
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,686 (2018)
Projected traffic188,689 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Cooper Rd. over I71 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Cooper Rd. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Rd. over I71 carry?

About 9,686 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Rd. over I71?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Rd. over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.