US Bridges

IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.53 MI S of US40 · Structure no. 2507595

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,462
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,462 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,745 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR70 E to IR71 N
CrossesRmp IR71SB to IR70EB
Location0.53 MI S of US40
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95664, -82.98279
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,462 (2015)
Projected traffic11,745 by 2035
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB carry?

About 8,462 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IR70 E to IR71 N over Rmp IR71SB to IR70EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.