US Bridges

Second Street over Transit Center

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · Parallel I-71 Elm to Main · Structure no. 3160696

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,070 ft
35 main spans
Daily traffic
40,364
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over Transit Center is a prestressed concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Second Street over Transit Center in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 40,364 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,025 by 2035. The structure is 2,070 ft (630.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Street
CrossesTransit Center
LocationParallel I-71 Elm to Main
RouteCity Street 8654
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09747, -84.5153
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans35
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,070 ft (630.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,364 (2015)
Projected traffic56,025 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Second Street over Transit Center built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Second Street over Transit Center 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Second Street over Transit Center carry?

About 40,364 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over Transit Center?

The structure is 2,070 ft (630.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over Transit Center?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.