Fifth Ave over IR-71
FairFranklin County, Ohio · 1 MI N of I-670 · Structure no. 2507862
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,649
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fifth Ave over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifth Ave over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,649 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,781 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fifth Ave over IR-71 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Fifth Ave over IR-71 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Fifth Ave over IR-71 carry?
About 10,649 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fifth Ave over IR-71?
The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Fifth Ave over IR-71?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.