US Bridges

Ir 71 N over Broadway

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.25MI.S.OF Lytle Tunnel · Structure no. 3106551

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,561
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 N over Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 N over Broadway 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 48,561 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,403 by 2035. The structure is 460 ft (140.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIr 71 N
CrossesBroadway
Location0.25MI.S.OF Lytle Tunnel
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09888, -84.50736
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.1 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,561 (2015)
Projected traffic67,403 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ir 71 N over Broadway built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 N over Broadway 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 Ir 71 N over Broadway carry?

About 48,561 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 N over Broadway?

The structure is 460 ft (140.1 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 N over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.