US Bridges

TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 5.36 Miles North of IR76 · Structure no. 5203279

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,105 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,874 by 2035. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTH-71 Poe RD
CrossesOver MED-071-1330
Location5.36 Miles North of IR76
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.0917, -81.82861
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,105 (2015)
Projected traffic57,874 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330 built?

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

What condition is TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330 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 TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330 carry?

About 3,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TH-71 Poe RD over Over MED-071-1330?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.