I-71 over Thompson Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 0.91 MI N of Fayette CO · Structure no. 4902947
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,136
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 over Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 over Thompson Creek in Madison 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 18,136 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,173 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-71 over Thompson Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-71 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 18,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-71 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.