Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch
GoodMedina County, Ohio · 0.16 Miles North of IR-76 · Structure no. 5202965
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,848
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20,848 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,937 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch 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 Chippewa Ditch carry?
About 20,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over Over Chippewa Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.