US Bridges

I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .7 MI N of Ir 275 · Structure no. 3107590

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,677
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 62,677 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,996 by 2035. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-71 NB
CrossesCR266(KEMPER Road)
Location.7 MI N of Ir 275
RouteInterstate 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.27737, -84.34081
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,677 (2015)
Projected traffic86,996 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road) carry?

About 62,677 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road)?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 NB over CR266(KEMPER Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.