US Bridges

Stringtown RD over IR-71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 01.08 MI S. of I-270 · Structure no. 2507153

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,180
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stringtown RD over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stringtown RD over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,830 by 2037. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStringtown RD
CrossesIR-71
Location01.08 MI S. of I-270
RouteCounty Highway C0135
StateOhio
Coordinates39.87849, -83.05013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,180 (2017)
Projected traffic48,830 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Stringtown RD over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stringtown 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 Stringtown RD over IR-71 carry?

About 35,180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stringtown RD over IR-71?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Stringtown RD over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.