US Bridges

Elm St. over I 71

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Fww .5KM from Oh River · Structure no. 3106071

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,731
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm St. over I 71 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm St. over I 71 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,731 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,804 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesElm St.
CrossesI 71
LocationFww .5KM from Oh River
RouteCity Street 8628
StateOhio
Coordinates39.0976, -84.51543
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,731 (2015)
Projected traffic134,804 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Elm St. over I 71 built?

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

What condition is Elm St. over I 71 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 Elm St. over I 71 carry?

About 11,731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elm St. over I 71?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Elm St. over I 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.