I-71 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut)
GoodDelaware County, Ohio · 3.55 MI N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 2102196
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,597
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-71 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut) 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 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 67 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 | 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 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut) built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I-71 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut) 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 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut) carry?
About 41,597 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-71 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut)?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 SB over Over TR 109(BIG Walnut)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.