US Bridges

SR3 over Over I-71

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.9 Mi. N. 5th Ave · Structure no. 2500094

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,078
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3 over Over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3 over Over I-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 12,078 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,764 by 2035. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3
CrossesOver I-71
Location0.9 Mi. N. 5th Ave
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98977, -82.98586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,078 (2015)
Projected traffic16,764 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR3 over Over I-71 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR3 over Over I-71 carry?

About 12,078 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR3 over Over I-71?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR3 over Over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.