US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over MED-271-0010

Good

Medina County, Ohio · Over Ir 271 · Structure no. 5203694

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,893
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over MED-271-0010 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over MED-271-0010 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 19,893 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,611 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver MED-271-0010
LocationOver Ir 271
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.16168, -81.78569
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,893 (2015)
Projected traffic27,611 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-271-0010 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over MED-271-0010 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-271-0010 carry?

About 19,893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over MED-271-0010?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over MED-271-0010?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.