US Bridges

SR 561 Williams Av over I71

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Over Ir 71 · Structure no. 3113663

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,163
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 561 Williams Av over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 561 Williams Av over I71 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,046 by 2035. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesSR 561 Williams Av
CrossesI71
LocationOver Ir 71
RouteState Highway 561
StateOhio
Coordinates39.15234, -84.44346
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,163 (2015)
Projected traffic21,046 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 561 Williams Av over I71 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 561 Williams Av over I71 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 561 Williams Av over I71 carry?

About 15,163 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 561 Williams Av over I71?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 561 Williams Av over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.