US Bridges

Irwin RD T55 over I71

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 1.6 MI N Ham-War CO Line · Structure no. 8301778

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
317 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,264
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irwin RD T55 over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irwin RD T55 over I71 in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,264 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,847 by 2035. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIrwin RD T55
CrossesI71
Location1.6 MI N Ham-War CO Line
RouteCity Street 55
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31099, -84.29614
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,264 (2015)
Projected traffic126,847 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Irwin RD T55 over I71 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irwin RD T55 over I71 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Irwin RD T55 over I71 carry?

About 7,264 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irwin RD T55 over I71?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Irwin RD T55 over I71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.