US Bridges

SR 38 over Over I-71

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.71 MI S. of Madison CO · Structure no. 2400901

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,669
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Over I-71 in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,669 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,317 by 2038. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesOver I-71
Location0.71 MI S. of Madison CO
RouteState Highway 38
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69629, -83.45658
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,669 (2018)
Projected traffic2,317 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 38 over Over I-71 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Over I-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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Over I-71 carry?

About 1,669 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Over I-71?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.