US Bridges

Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · US42 Ramp over Ir 71 · Structure no. 3106756

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,078
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71 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 21,078 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,794 by 2029. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp US42N-I71N
CrossesRAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71
LocationUS42 Ramp over Ir 71
RouteU.S. Route 42
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.11389, -84.50064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,078 (2009)
Projected traffic135,794 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71 built?

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

What condition is Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71 carry?

About 21,078 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp US42N-I71N over RAMP=I71*S-US22*W;I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.