I-71 over Big Run Creek
GoodFranklin County, Ohio · 1.13 MI N of I270 · Structure no. 2507447
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,430
- 2016 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 47,430 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,833 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 79 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 47,430 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% 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 79 ft wide.
Who owns I-71 over Big Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.