US Bridges

NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.7 MI N of SR 562 · Structure no. 3115321

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,502
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 63,502 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,141 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesNB Ir 71
CrossesC331(RED Bank Road)
Location1.7 MI N of SR 562
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.171, -84.40299
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,502 (2015)
Projected traffic88,141 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road) 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 NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road) carry?

About 63,502 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road)?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ir 71 over C331(RED Bank Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.