US Bridges

SB Ir 71 over SR 48

Good

Warren County, Ohio · Over SR 48 · Structure no. 8302103

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,629
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ir 71 over SR 48 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Ir 71 over SR 48 in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 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 31,629 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,901 by 2035. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB Ir 71
CrossesSR 48
LocationOver SR 48
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3838, -84.22027
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,629 (2015)
Projected traffic43,901 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Ir 71 over SR 48 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SB Ir 71 over SR 48 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 2023.

How much traffic does SB Ir 71 over SR 48 carry?

About 31,629 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SB Ir 71 over SR 48?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ir 71 over SR 48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.