US Bridges

Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.24 MI N of I70 · Structure no. 2504790

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,368
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 10,368 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,391 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I71N to I70W
CrossesSR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB
Location0.24 MI N of I70
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95007, -83.0168
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,368 (2017)
Projected traffic14,391 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB carry?

About 10,368 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I71N to I70W over SR 315 SB to Ir 71 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.