SR 72 over I71
FairGreene County, Ohio · Over Ir 71 · Structure no. 2901838
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,896
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 over I71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 72 over I71 in Greene 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,632 by 2035. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 72 over I71 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 over I71 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 72 over I71 carry?
About 1,896 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 over I71?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 over I71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.