US Bridges

I-71 over Over Second Ave

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.66 MI N of I-670 · Structure no. 2507838

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
111,799
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Over Second Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 over Over Second Ave in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 111,799 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,177 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-71
CrossesOver Second Ave
Location0.66 MI N of I-670
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98141, -82.98449
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111,799 (2015)
Projected traffic155,177 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Second Ave built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

About 111,799 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Over Second Ave?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Over Second Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.