US Bridges

Dustin Rd. over IR-71

Fair

Delaware County, Ohio · 3.38 MI S of US36 · Structure no. 2102404

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
951
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dustin Rd. over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dustin 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 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 951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2035. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDustin Rd.
CrossesIR-71
Location3.38 MI S of US36
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.21756, -82.93035
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic951 (2015)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dustin 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 Dustin 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 Dustin Rd. over IR-71 carry?

About 951 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dustin Rd. over IR-71?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dustin Rd. over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.