US Bridges

Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Ridge Av at I71S Entrance · Structure no. 3115232

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,160
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridge Rd&rmp I71S 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 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,774 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidge Rd&rmp I71S
CrossesDuck Creek
LocationRidge Av at I71S Entrance
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16563, -84.42322
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2013)
Projected traffic5,774 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Ridge Rd&rmp I71S over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.