US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over MED-303-0916

Good

Medina County, Ohio · Over SR 303 · Structure no. 5204143

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,084
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over MED-303-0916 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over MED-303-0916 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 25,084 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,817 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver MED-303-0916
LocationOver SR 303
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.23815, -81.79801
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,084 (2015)
Projected traffic34,817 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-303-0916 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over MED-303-0916 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 Over MED-303-0916 carry?

About 25,084 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over MED-303-0916?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over MED-303-0916?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.