US Bridges

Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .2 MI N of SR 562 · Structure no. 3115119

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,580
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,580 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,341 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp I71N-SR562 W
CrossesDuck Creek
Location.2 MI N of SR 562
RouteInterstate 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16427, -84.42822
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,580 (2018)
Projected traffic31,341 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek 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 Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek carry?

About 22,580 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I71N-SR562 W over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.