US Bridges

Cornell RD C256 over I-71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .3 MI S of Ir 275 · Structure no. 3107418

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,021
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornell RD C256 over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornell RD C256 over I-71 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 11,021 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,213 by 2038. The structure is 319 ft (97.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCornell RD C256
CrossesI-71
Location.3 MI S of Ir 275
RouteCity Street 256
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.26719, -84.35574
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,021 (2018)
Projected traffic183,213 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornell RD C256 over I-71 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornell RD C256 over I-71 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cornell RD C256 over I-71 carry?

About 11,021 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cornell RD C256 over I-71?

The structure is 319 ft (97.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cornell RD C256 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.