I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek
GoodFayette County, Ohio · 0.35 MI S of SR38 · Structure no. 2402378
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,334
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek 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 20,334 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,224 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek 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 I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek carry?
About 20,334 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns I 71 over East Fork Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.