US Bridges

Ir 71 over Victory Parkway

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.1 MI N of US 42 Reading · Structure no. 3114562

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125,546
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Victory Parkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Victory Parkway 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 125,546 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 174,258 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 173 ft wide.

CarriesIr 71
CrossesVictory Parkway
Location2.1 MI N of US 42 Reading
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14122, -84.48367
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125,546 (2015)
Projected traffic174,258 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Victory Parkway built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 over Victory Parkway 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 Ir 71 over Victory Parkway carry?

About 125,546 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Victory Parkway?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Victory Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.