Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek
GoodRichland County, Ohio · .37 Miles North of SR 39 · Structure no. 7004508
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,136
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 23,136 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,113 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ir 71 over Rocky Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?
About 23,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over Rocky Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.