US Bridges

SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer Road

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.4 MI N of SR 126-COOPER · Structure no. 3107329

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,958
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer Road 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 58,958 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,834 by 2038. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSB Ir 71
CrossesPfeiffer Road
Location1.4 MI N of SR 126-COOPER
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.24929, -84.36566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,958 (2018)
Projected traffic81,834 by 2038
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 Pfeiffer Road built?

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

What condition is SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer Road carry?

About 58,958 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer Road?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ir 71 over Pfeiffer Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.