US Bridges

Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .9 MI N of US 42 · Structure no. 3114325

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,101
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel 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 5 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 8,101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,129 by 2035. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWm H. Taft RD
CrossesI71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel
Location.9 MI N of US 42
RouteCity Street 8519
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12794, -84.49608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,101 (2015)
Projected traffic136,129 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel built?

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

What condition is Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel carry?

About 8,101 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wm H. Taft RD over I71;CONRAIL RR Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.