US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over MED-3-1706/PLUM Crk

Good

Medina County, Ohio · Over SR 3 · Structure no. 5203961

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,019
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over MED-3-1706/PLUM Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over MED-3-1706/PLUM Crk 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 18,019 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,010 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver MED-3-1706/PLUM Crk
LocationOver SR 3
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1936, -81.7907
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,019 (2015)
Projected traffic25,010 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-3-1706/PLUM Crk 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-3-1706/PLUM Crk 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-3-1706/PLUM Crk carry?

About 18,019 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over MED-3-1706/PLUM Crk?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over MED-3-1706/PLUM Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.