Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · 1.53 MI N of Pickaway Co. · Structure no. 2506786
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,927 by 2038. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek carry?
About 21,350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Ir 71 over Big Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.