US Bridges

Oak ST over I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.1 MI N of US 42 · Structure no. 3114368

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak ST over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak ST 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,129 by 1990. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOak ST
CrossesI71
Location1.1 MI N of US 42
RouteCity Street 2235
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.12967, -84.49604
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1970)
Projected traffic136,129 by 1990
Trucks10%
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 Oak ST over I71 built?

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

What condition is Oak ST 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 Oak ST over I71 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1970 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oak ST over I71?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Oak ST over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.