I-71 over Deer Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 0.69 MI N of SR 56 · Structure no. 4903390
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,873
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Deer 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 20,873 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,972 by 2035. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-71 over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?
About 20,873 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-71 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.