I-71 over Bradford Creek
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 2.82 MI N of SR323 · Structure no. 4903331
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,136
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 over Bradford Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Bradford 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 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 18,136 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,173 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 over Bradford Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-71 over Bradford 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 Bradford Creek carry?
About 18,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-71 over Bradford Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Bradford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.