US Bridges

CR-54 over I-71

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.55 MI N of SR56 · Structure no. 4903455

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
387
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-54 over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-54 over I-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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,943 by 2035. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR-54
CrossesI-71
Location1.55 MI N of SR56
RouteCounty Highway C0054
StateOhio
Coordinates39.76959, -83.27845
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2015)
Projected traffic57,943 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-54 over I-71 built?

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

What condition is CR-54 over I-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-54 over I-71 carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-54 over I-71?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR-54 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.