US Bridges

I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway

Fair

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.44 MI N of SR729 · Structure no. 2402130

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,472
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway 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 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 20,472 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,415 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71 NB
CrossesIndiana & Ohio Railway
Location0.44 MI N of SR729
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFayette County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.64495, -83.55049
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,472 (2015)
Projected traffic28,415 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway built?

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

What condition is I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway carry?

About 20,472 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 NB over Indiana & Ohio Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.