US Bridges

I-71 SB over SR-435

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 3.12 MI S of SR729 · Structure no. 2401983

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,717
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 SB over SR-435 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 SB over SR-435 in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 15,717 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,815 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-71 SB
CrossesSR-435
Location3.12 MI S of SR729
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61935, -83.60836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,717 (2015)
Projected traffic21,815 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-71 SB over SR-435 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-71 SB over SR-435 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-71 SB over SR-435 carry?

About 15,717 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-71 SB over SR-435?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 SB over SR-435?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.