Ir 71 over Rocky River
GoodMedina County, Ohio · .98 MI S of SR 3 · Structure no. 5203813
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,893
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over Rocky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Rocky River 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 220 ft (67.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ir 71 over Rocky River 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 Rocky River carry?
About 19,893 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over Rocky River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.