US Bridges

Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 3.20 MI E of Harrison Ave · Structure no. 3133761

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,886
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) 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 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 16,886 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,438 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Road
CrossesCR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)
Location3.20 MI E of Harrison Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0096
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23435, -84.62658
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,886 (2015)
Projected traffic23,438 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) built?

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

What condition is Springdale Road 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 Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd) carry?

About 16,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Road over CR71------(BLUE Rock Rd)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.