US Bridges

Ir 71 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N

Good

Medina County, Ohio · NB Ramp "B"-IR71 & SR3 · Structure no. 5203902

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 71 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2020. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIr 71 Exit Ramp NB
CrossesRamp B over Plum Creek N
LocationNB Ramp "B"-IR71 & SR3
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19345, -81.78942
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2000)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2020
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N built?

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

What condition is Ir 71 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N 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 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 Exit Ramp NB over Ramp B over Plum Creek N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.