US Bridges

Ir 71 over Rocky River

Good

Medina County, Ohio · .98 MI S of SR 3 · Structure no. 5203848

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).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesRocky River
Location.98 MI S of SR 3
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17949, -81.78769
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.