US Bridges

I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.75 MI N of I270 · Structure no. 2507536

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,624
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 59,624 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,758 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesOver Greenlawn Ave
Location3.75 MI N of I270
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93938, -83.00986
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,624 (2015)
Projected traffic82,758 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave 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 Over Greenlawn Ave carry?

About 59,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Over Greenlawn Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.