US Bridges

US 36 over Over I-71

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 3.78 MI W of SR 61 · Structure no. 2101149

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,854
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over Over I-71 in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,854 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,497 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesOver I-71
Location3.78 MI W of SR 61
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26654, -82.92786
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,854 (2015)
Projected traffic34,497 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over Over I-71 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 36 over Over I-71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Over I-71 carry?

About 24,854 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Over I-71?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.