US Bridges

I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD

Good

Medina County, Ohio · I71-SB Ramp from WB-I76 · Structure no. 5202841

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,890
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD 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 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 7,890 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,951 by 2026. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI71 SB Ramp
CrossesMED-97-0501 Greenwich RD
LocationI71-SB Ramp from WB-I76
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02626, -81.90305
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,890 (2006)
Projected traffic10,951 by 2026
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure1
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 I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD built?

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

What condition is I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD 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 I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD carry?

About 7,890 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I71 SB Ramp over MED-97-0501 Greenwich RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.