US Bridges

DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.5MI N of US42 over IR71 · Structure no. 3114422

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
704 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,243
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71 in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 24,243 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,649 by 2038. The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDR Martn Luth King
CrossesMlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71
Location1.5MI N of US42 over IR71
RouteCity Street 8529
StateOhio
Coordinates39.13475, -84.49382
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length704 ft (214.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,243 (2018)
Projected traffic33,649 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71 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 DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71 carry?

About 24,243 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71?

The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns DR Martn Luth King over Mlk Blvd C0612 O/ IR71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.