US Bridges

SR 126 over Ir 71

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · SR 126 over Ir 71 · Structure no. 3107175

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,875
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 126 over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 126 over Ir 71 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 35,875 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,795 by 2035. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesSR 126
CrossesIr 71
LocationSR 126 over Ir 71
RouteState Highway 126
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22537, -84.36734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,875 (2015)
Projected traffic49,795 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 126 over Ir 71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 126 over Ir 71 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 126 over Ir 71 carry?

About 35,875 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 126 over Ir 71?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 126 over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.