US Bridges

Card-Chesterville over I-71

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Morrow County, Ohio · 2.32 MI S of SR95 · Structure no. 5901448

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1975 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Card-Chesterville over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Card-Chesterville 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70,658 by 1995. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCard-Chesterville
CrossesI-71
Location2.32 MI S of SR95
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47463, -82.7508
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (1975)
Projected traffic70,658 by 1995
Trucks0%
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 Card-Chesterville over I-71 built?

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

What condition is Card-Chesterville 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 Card-Chesterville over I-71 carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is Card-Chesterville over I-71?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Card-Chesterville over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.