US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549

Good

Medina County, Ohio · Over SR18 · Structure no. 5203589

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,072
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 18,072 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,084 by 2035. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver MED-018-1549
LocationOver SR18
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.13614, -81.79465
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,072 (2015)
Projected traffic25,084 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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-018-1549 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549 carry?

About 18,072 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over MED-018-1549?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.