US Bridges

Mt. Gilead-Fred RD over I-71

Good

Morrow County, Ohio · 2.39 MI N of SR 95 · Structure no. 5901596

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
304
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Gilead-Fred RD over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Gilead-Fred RD 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 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,967 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Gilead-Fred RD
CrossesI-71
Location2.39 MI N of SR 95
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52028, -82.68461
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2015)
Projected traffic63,967 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Mt. Gilead-Fred RD over I-71 built?

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

What condition is Mt. Gilead-Fred RD 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 Mt. Gilead-Fred RD over I-71 carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Gilead-Fred RD over I-71?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Gilead-Fred RD over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.