US Bridges

I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd.

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 3.71 MI N of SR229 · Structure no. 5901294

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,453
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd. 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 144 ft (44 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesOver TR-232 (kaufman Rd.
Location3.71 MI N of SR229
RouteInterstate 71
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44645, -82.79468
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,453 (2015)
Projected traffic35,329 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd. 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 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd. carry?

About 25,453 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd.?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Over TR-232 (kaufman Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.