US Bridges

I-71 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd.

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Franklin County, Ohio · 0.79 MI N of I-40 · Structure no. 2507773

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

About this bridge

I-71 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, 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 7 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 149 ft (45.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesOver Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Location0.79 MI N of I-40
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9751, -82.98311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 length149 ft (45.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,122 (2015)
Projected traffic64,017 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd. built?

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

What condition is I-71 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 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 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd.?

The structure is 149 ft (45.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Over Jack Gibbs Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.