US Bridges

US40 (broad St) over I-71

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Franklin County, Ohio · 1.93 MI E of SR315 · Structure no. 2502623

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 (broad St) over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US40 (broad St) over I-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,820 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS40 (broad St)
CrossesI-71
Location1.93 MI E of SR315
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96424, -82.98317
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2015)
Projected traffic32,820 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US40 (broad St) over I-71 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US40 (broad St) over I-71 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US40 (broad St) over I-71 carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US40 (broad St) over I-71?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns US40 (broad St) over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.