US Bridges

11th Ave over IR-71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.26 MI N of SR3 · Structure no. 2507927

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,195
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

11th Ave over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 11th Ave over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,927 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries11th Ave
CrossesIR-71
Location0.26 MI N of SR3
RouteCity Street 640
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99387, -82.98556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,195 (2015)
Projected traffic16,927 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 11th Ave over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is 11th Ave over IR-71 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 11th Ave over IR-71 carry?

About 12,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 11th Ave over IR-71?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 11th Ave over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.