US Bridges

IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71

Good

Medina County, Ohio · I71/I76/US244 Interchange · Structure no. 5204275

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,350
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,350 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,183 by 2030. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIR71 & US224 Ramp
CrossesIR-71
LocationI71/I76/US244 Interchange
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates41.02768, -81.89796
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,350 (2010)
Projected traffic43,183 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71 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 IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71 carry?

About 35,350 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IR71 & US224 Ramp over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.