US Bridges

SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.7 MI S of US22 Montgome · Structure no. 3106888

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,199
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 70,199 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,436 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSB Ir 71
CrossesStewart Road
Location1.7 MI S of US22 Montgome
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.18367, -84.39567
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,199 (2015)
Projected traffic97,436 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road 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 SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road carry?

About 70,199 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ir 71 over Stewart Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.