Lewis Center RD over IR-71
FairDelaware County, Ohio · 4.98 MI N of Franklin CO · Structure no. 2102285
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,809
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lewis Center RD over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis Center RD 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 7,809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,839 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lewis Center RD over IR-71 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Lewis Center RD 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 Lewis Center RD over IR-71 carry?
About 7,809 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lewis Center RD over IR-71?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lewis Center RD over IR-71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.