US Bridges

Ir 71 over Butler Street

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .4 MI S of Ir 471 · Structure no. 3106594

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,390
1994 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Butler Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Butler Street in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 63,390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,985 by 2014. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesButler Street
Location.4 MI S of Ir 471
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10355, -84.50398
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,390 (1994)
Projected traffic87,985 by 2014
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ir 71 over Butler Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Butler Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Butler Street carry?

About 63,390 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Butler Street?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Butler Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.