US Bridges

Rhinehart Rd. over Ir 71

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 3.05 MI N of SR 314 · Structure no. 5901839

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1974 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhinehart Rd. over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhinehart Rd. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56,977 by 1994. The structure is 308 ft (93.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRhinehart Rd.
CrossesIr 71
Location3.05 MI N of SR 314
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56833, -82.62374
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1974)
Projected traffic56,977 by 1994
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rhinehart Rd. over Ir 71 built?

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

What condition is Rhinehart Rd. over Ir 71 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rhinehart Rd. over Ir 71 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Rhinehart Rd. 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rhinehart Rd. over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.