US Bridges

I-71 over Big Run Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.13 MI N of I270 · Structure no. 2507412

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,727
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Big Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 over Big Run Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 65 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 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 45,727 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,469 by 2035. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesBig Run Creek
Location1.13 MI N of I270
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.90482, -83.02606
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,727 (2015)
Projected traffic63,469 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 over Big Run Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is I-71 over Big Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-71 over Big Run Creek carry?

About 45,727 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Big Run Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Big Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.