US Bridges

CR 291 Lambert RD over IR-71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.38 MI N of Pickaway CO · Structure no. 2506874

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 291 Lambert RD over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 291 Lambert RD 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,598 by 2037. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 291 Lambert RD
CrossesIR-71
Location2.38 MI N of Pickaway CO
RouteCounty Highway C0291
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82455, -83.15436
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2017)
Projected traffic1,598 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 291 Lambert RD over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is CR 291 Lambert RD 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 CR 291 Lambert RD over IR-71 carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 291 Lambert RD over IR-71?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 291 Lambert RD over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.