US Bridges

Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS..

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .4 MI S of Ir 471 · Structure no. 3106608

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,038 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
30,733
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS.. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS.. in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30,733 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,657 by 2035. The structure is 1,038 ft (316.4 m) long and 119 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 71
CrossesEglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS..
Location.4 MI S of Ir 471
RouteInterstate 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10424, -84.50448
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,038 ft (316.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.2 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,733 (2015)
Projected traffic42,657 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS.. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS.. 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 Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS.. carry?

About 30,733 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS..?

The structure is 1,038 ft (316.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Eglsn AVE;I471*SB;STS..?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.