Ir 71 over Hess Ditch
GoodAshland County, Ohio · .2 MI S of US250 · Structure no. 0302767
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,834
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over Hess Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Hess Ditch in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 66 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 20,834 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,918 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over Hess Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ir 71 over Hess Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 71 over Hess Ditch carry?
About 20,834 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over Hess Ditch?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over Hess Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.