US Bridges

SR-61 over Over I-71

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.37 MI N of Del CO Line · Structure no. 5900883

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,110
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-61 over Over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-61 over Over I-71 in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,257 by 2035. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesSR-61
CrossesOver I-71
Location1.37 MI N of Del CO Line
RouteState Highway 61
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37358, -82.82932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length435 ft (132.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,110 (2015)
Projected traffic11,257 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-61 over Over I-71 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-61 over Over I-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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR-61 over Over I-71 carry?

About 8,110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-61 over Over I-71?

The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SR-61 over Over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.