I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.)
GoodDelaware County, Ohio · 3.07 N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 2102161
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,597
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.) 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 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 41,597 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,737 by 2035. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.) 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.) carry?
About 41,597 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.)?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 NB over CR 21 (africa Rd.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.