Cheshire Rd. over IR-71
GoodDelaware County, Ohio · 1.76 MI S of US 36 · Structure no. 2102439
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 279 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,764
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cheshire Rd. over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cheshire Rd. over IR-71 in Delaware 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2035. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cheshire Rd. over IR-71 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Cheshire Rd. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cheshire Rd. over IR-71 carry?
About 1,764 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cheshire Rd. over IR-71?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cheshire Rd. over IR-71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.