IR 71
IR 71 in .4 MI S Of SR 561, Hamilton County, Ohio received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1972, the bridge carries 132K vehicles daily on IR 71 over Hires Lane Under I-71. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IR 71 is a 54-year-old bridge located .4 MI S Of SR 561 in Hamilton County, Ohio. The bridge carries IR 71 over Hires Lane Under I-71 with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 132K vehicles per day. Built in 1972, the structure spans 7.6 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
IR 71 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
IR 71 was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IR 71 carries approximately 132K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 7.6 meters long and located on IR 71 in .4 MI S Of SR 561, Hamilton County, Ohio.
Yes, IR 71 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
IR 71 is located .4 MI S Of SR 561 in Hamilton County, Ohio. The bridge carries IR 71 over Hires Lane Under I-71. Its coordinates are 39.148600, -84.448900. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IR 71 carries IR 71 over Hires Lane Under I-71. The bridge is 7.6 meters long and was built in 1972.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.