US Bridges

Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · .85 MI E of 275 · Structure no. 3133362

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,143
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,302 by 2035. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCross County
CrossesCR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)
Location.85 MI E of 275
RouteCounty Highway C0453
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.22801, -84.62054
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,143 (2015)
Projected traffic11,302 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) carry?

About 8,143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Cross County over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.