US Bridges

Mcgregor Ave. over I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .6 MI N of US 42 · Structure no. 3114236

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgregor Ave. over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcgregor Ave. 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,129 by 1990. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMcgregor Ave.
CrossesI71
Location.6 MI N of US 42
RouteCity Street 2046
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12261, -84.49786
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1970)
Projected traffic136,129 by 1990
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcgregor Ave. over I71 built?

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

What condition is Mcgregor Ave. over I71 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mcgregor Ave. over I71 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcgregor Ave. over I71?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgregor Ave. over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.