US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over Conrail

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 3.87 Miles North of SR 13 · Structure no. 7004419

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,675
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over Conrail in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 22,675 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,473 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver Conrail
Location3.87 Miles North of SR 13
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73533, -82.46361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,675 (2015)
Projected traffic31,473 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 71 over Over Conrail built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over Conrail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 71 over Over Conrail carry?

About 22,675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over Conrail?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.