US Bridges

IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King

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Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.4 MI North of US42 · Structure no. 3110000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,590 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIR71 Ramp
CrossesMartin Luther King
Location1.4 MI North of US42
RouteInterstate 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13472, -84.49389
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 inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2020)
Projected traffic12,590 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IR71 Ramp over Martin Luther King?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.