US Bridges

CR-8 over Ir 71

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.54 MI N of Fayette CO · Structure no. 4902971

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-8 over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-8 over Ir 71 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,346 by 2035. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR-8
CrossesIr 71
Location1.54 MI N of Fayette CO
RouteCounty Highway C0008
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71477, -83.41126
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2015)
Projected traffic50,346 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR-8 over Ir 71 built?

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

What condition is CR-8 over Ir 71 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 CR-8 over Ir 71 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-8 over Ir 71?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-8 over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.