US Bridges

Ir 71 over Little Killbuck Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1.28 Mi.South of S.R.83 · Structure no. 5202337

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,153
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Little Killbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Little Killbuck Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesLittle Killbuck Creek
Location1.28 Mi.South of S.R.83
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates40.99473, -82.02042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Little Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Little Killbuck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Little Killbuck Creek carry?

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

How long is Ir 71 over Little Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Little Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.