US Bridges

IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1st Br South of Lytle Tun · Structure no. 3106497

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,395
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 29,395 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2035. The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIR71 South Bound
CrossesBROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram
Location1st Br South of Lytle Tun
RouteInterstate 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09953, -84.50554
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length541 ft (165 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,395 (2015)
Projected traffic40,800 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram carry?

About 29,395 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram?

The structure is 541 ft (165 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR71 South Bound over BROADWY/71SRAMP/US50 Ram?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.