US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 3.37 Miles N of SR 546 · Structure no. 7003781

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,252
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 24,252 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,662 by 2035. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver TR 35 Clear Fk
Location3.37 Miles N of SR 546
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64185, -82.54965
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,252 (2015)
Projected traffic33,662 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk carry?

About 24,252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over TR 35 Clear Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.