US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1.57 MI S of SR 83 · Structure no. 5202280

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 20,153 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,972 by 2035. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver Abandoned Rr/Wetlan
Location1.57 MI S of SR 83
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99287, -82.0255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length451 ft (137.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,153 (2015)
Projected traffic27,972 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan carry?

About 20,153 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan?

The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over Abandoned Rr/Wetlan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.