US Bridges

Ir 71 over Over RIC-285 -0068 C

Good

Richland County, Ohio · .56 Miles North of SR 39 · Structure no. 7004567

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,136
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 71 over Over RIC-285 -0068 C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Over RIC-285 -0068 C 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 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 23,136 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,113 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 71
CrossesOver RIC-285 -0068 C
Location.56 Miles North of SR 39
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74341, -82.45098
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,136 (2015)
Projected traffic32,113 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 RIC-285 -0068 C built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ir 71 over Over RIC-285 -0068 C 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 Over RIC-285 -0068 C carry?

About 23,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ir 71 over Over RIC-285 -0068 C?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 71 over Over RIC-285 -0068 C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.