US Bridges

Dana Ave over I71

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · .9 MI S of SR 561 · Structure no. 3114716

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dana Ave over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dana 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 19,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,978 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesDana Ave
CrossesI71
Location.9 MI S of SR 561
RouteCity Street 908
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14475, -84.45724
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,320 (2015)
Projected traffic159,978 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Dana Ave over I71 built?

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

What condition is Dana 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dana Ave over I71 carry?

About 19,320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dana Ave over I71?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Dana Ave over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.