US Bridges

Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .6 MI N of SR 562 · Structure no. 3115224

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue 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 22,580 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,341 by 2033. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRidge RD RMP-SB71
CrossesRidge Avenue
Location.6 MI N of SR 562
RouteInterstate 71
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16521, -84.4229
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,580 (2013)
Projected traffic31,341 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue built?

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

What condition is Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue 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 Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue carry?

About 22,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD RMP-SB71 over Ridge Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.