US Bridges

I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd.

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.22 MI N of I-670 · Structure no. 2507749

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,122
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 46,122 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,017 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71 SB & Ramp W1
CrossesOver Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Location0.22 MI N of I-670
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97509, -82.98329
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,122 (2015)
Projected traffic64,017 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
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 I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. 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 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. carry?

About 46,122 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd.?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 SB & Ramp W1 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.