US Bridges

Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Nbl Dan Beard over Oh Rvr · Structure no. 3117685

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,654
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row is a steel arch - thru carrying Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 51,654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,695 by 2040. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 471
CrossesOhio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row
LocationNbl Dan Beard over Oh Rvr
RouteInterstate 471
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10114, -84.49618
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span758 ft (231 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,654 (2018)
Projected traffic71,695 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row carry?

About 51,654 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 758 ft (231 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 471 over Ohio Rvr-Ky Rvrboat Row?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.