US Bridges

Harrisburg-London over IR-71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of Pickaway CO · Structure no. 2506726

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisburg-London over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrisburg-London over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2037. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrisburg-London
CrossesIR-71
Location0.4 MI N of Pickaway CO
RouteCounty Highway C0288
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81283, -83.18866
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2017)
Projected traffic272 by 2037
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 Harrisburg-London over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Harrisburg-London over IR-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 2023.

How much traffic does Harrisburg-London over IR-71 carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harrisburg-London over IR-71?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisburg-London over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.