US Bridges

W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Delaware CO · Structure no. 5900964

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1975 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71 in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81,846 by 1995. The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Lib-Mt.Vern RD
CrossesI-71
Location0.4 MI N of Delaware CO
RouteCounty Highway C0015
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35855, -82.85109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length363 ft (110.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1975)
Projected traffic81,846 by 1995
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71?

The structure is 363 ft (110.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W. Lib-Mt.Vern RD over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.