US Bridges

TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.79 MI N of SR229 · Structure no. 5901081

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71 in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,658 by 2035. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR21 Props-Mt.Vern
CrossesI-71
Location0.79 MI N of SR229
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateOhio
Coordinates40.41187, -82.82158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2015)
Projected traffic70,658 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is TR21 Props-Mt.Vern 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 TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71 carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns TR21 Props-Mt.Vern over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.