I-71 NB over N Fork Paint Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 0.68 MI S of SR 323 · Structure no. 4903129
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,136
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 NB over N Fork Paint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 NB over N Fork Paint 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 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 18,136 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,173 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 NB over N Fork Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-71 NB over N Fork Paint 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 NB over N Fork Paint Creek carry?
About 18,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-71 NB over N Fork Paint Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 NB over N Fork Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.