I-71 over Owl Creek
GoodMorrow County, Ohio · 2.61 MI N of SR95 · Structure no. 5901626
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,043
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 over Owl Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,043 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,984 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is I-71 over Owl Creek 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 Owl Creek carry?
About 23,043 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I-71 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.