US Bridges

Socialville-Foster over IR-71

Good

Warren County, Ohio · 2.5 M NW Ham/War Co. Line · Structure no. 8310000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,716
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Socialville-Foster over IR-71 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Socialville-Foster over IR-71 in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 11,716 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,092 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSocialville-Foster
CrossesIR-71
Location2.5 M NW Ham/War Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway C0032
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32149, -84.28859
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,716 (2018)
Projected traffic18,092 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Socialville-Foster over IR-71 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Socialville-Foster over IR-71 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Socialville-Foster over IR-71 carry?

About 11,716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Socialville-Foster over IR-71?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Socialville-Foster over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.