I-71 over Opossum Run
PoorPickaway County, Ohio · 0.46 MI N of Madison CO · Structure no. 6501834
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,873
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 over Opossum Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 over Opossum Run in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,873 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,972 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 over Opossum Run built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-71 over Opossum Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I-71 over Opossum Run carry?
About 20,873 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-71 over Opossum Run?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Opossum Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.