I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · 3.19 MI N of SR229 · Structure no. 5901200
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,453
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 25,453 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,329 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek 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 I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek carry?
About 25,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 SB over Big Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.