US Bridges

Ir 71 Exit Ramp over Ramp C over Plum Creek S

Good

Medina County, Ohio · SB Exit Ramp to SR3 · Structure no. 5203996

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,030
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 Exit Ramp over Ramp C over Plum Creek S is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 71 Exit Ramp over Ramp C over Plum Creek S 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 36,030 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,010 by 2008. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIr 71 Exit Ramp
CrossesRamp C over Plum Creek S
LocationSB Exit Ramp to SR3
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19388, -81.79235
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,030 (1988)
Projected traffic50,010 by 2008
Trucks13%
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 over Ramp C over Plum Creek S 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 over Ramp C over Plum Creek S 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 over Ramp C over Plum Creek S carry?

About 36,030 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 Exit Ramp over Ramp C over Plum Creek S?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 Exit Ramp over Ramp C over Plum Creek S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.