US Bridges

Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 5.26 MI N of SR229 · Structure no. 5901383

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71 in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,658 by 2035. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWaldo-Fult-Chest
CrossesI-71
Location5.26 MI N of SR229
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4606, -82.7716
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length393 ft (119.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2015)
Projected traffic70,658 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Waldo-Fult-Chest 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 Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71 carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71?

The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waldo-Fult-Chest over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.