US Bridges

2nd Street over Central Avenue

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Ramps to 2nd ST · Structure no. 3106020

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,975
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Central Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Central Avenue in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 (250.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesCentral Avenue
LocationRamps to 2nd ST
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09719, -84.51864
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length823 ft (250.9 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,975 (2009)
Projected traffic38,829 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2nd Street over Central Avenue built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Central Avenue 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 2nd Street over Central Avenue carry?

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

How long is 2nd Street over Central Avenue?

The structure is 823 ft (250.9 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Central Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.