Ir 271 over Granger Ditch
FairMedina County, Ohio · 2.35 MI E of I-71 · Structure no. 5207207
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,947
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 271 over Granger Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 271 over Granger Ditch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,947 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,582 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 271 over Granger Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ir 271 over Granger Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ir 271 over Granger Ditch carry?
About 11,947 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ir 271 over Granger Ditch?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 271 over Granger Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.