US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 5.41 Miles North of SR 83 · Structure no. 5202809

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,562
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,562 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,480 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver MED-97-0507 Ch
Location5.41 Miles North of SR 83
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02634, -81.90203
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,562 (2015)
Projected traffic35,480 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch 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 MED-97-0507 Ch carry?

About 25,562 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over MED-97-0507 Ch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.