Polaris Pkw over I-71
FairDelaware County, Ohio · 4.86 MI S of US36 · Structure no. 2102277
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,468
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polaris Pkw over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polaris Pkw over I-71 in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,468 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,038 by 2035. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polaris Pkw over I-71 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polaris Pkw over I-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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Polaris Pkw over I-71 carry?
About 1,468 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Polaris Pkw over I-71?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Polaris Pkw over I-71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.