US Bridges

Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 71

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 0.85 MI N of SR95 · Structure no. 5901561

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 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 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,967 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWillmspt-Chestervl
CrossesIr 71
Location0.85 MI N of SR95
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50391, -82.7046
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length308 ft (93.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2015)
Projected traffic63,967 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 71 built?

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

What condition is Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 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 Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 71 carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 71?

The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Willmspt-Chestervl over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.