US Bridges

Zig Zag RD over I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .9 MI N of SR 126-COOPER · Structure no. 3107264

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zig Zag RD over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zig Zag RD over I71 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,689 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesZig Zag RD
CrossesI71
Location.9 MI N of SR 126-COOPER
RouteCity Street 3949
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2418, -84.36635
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic188,689 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Zig Zag RD over I71 built?

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

What condition is Zig Zag RD over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Zig Zag RD over I71 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Zig Zag RD over I71?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Zig Zag RD over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.