US Bridges

NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · .1 MI S of SR 122 · Structure no. 8303428

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,074
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42,074 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,399 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB Ir 71
CrossesDicks Creek
Location.1 MI S of SR 122
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49028, -84.32427
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,074 (2018)
Projected traffic58,399 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek carry?

About 42,074 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ir 71 over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.