US Bridges

WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 2.1 MI W of US 27 · Structure no. 3116514

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,875
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 27,875 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,691 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Ir 275
CrossesCR 71(BLUE Rock Road)
Location2.1 MI W of US 27
RouteInterstate 275
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23486, -84.62851
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,875 (2015)
Projected traffic38,691 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road) carry?

About 27,875 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road)?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns WB Ir 275 over CR 71(BLUE Rock Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.