Ir 71 over Jerome Fork
GoodAshland County, Ohio · .1 MI N of US250 · Structure no. 0302856
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,834
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over Jerome Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Jerome Fork in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 20,834 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,918 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 63 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jerome Fork built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Ir 71 over Jerome Fork 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 Jerome Fork carry?
About 20,834 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over Jerome Fork?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over Jerome Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.