US Bridges

CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 1.32 MI N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 2101955

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,096
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71 in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 10,096 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,013 by 2036. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 14 Powell Road
CrossesIR-71
Location1.32 MI N of Franklin CO
RouteCounty Highway C0014
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15576, -82.96996
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,096 (2016)
Projected traffic14,013 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71 carry?

About 10,096 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 14 Powell Road over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.