US Bridges

NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · At the Ham\war CO Line · Structure no. 3107760

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,677
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8 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 2038. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesNB Ir 71
CrossesFields Ertel RD
LocationAt the Ham\war CO Line
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.2925, -84.31727
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,677 (2018)
Projected traffic86,996 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 NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD 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 NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD carry?

About 62,677 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ir 71 over Fields Ertel RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.