US Bridges

I-71 over 17th Ave

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.73 MI N of SR3 · Structure no. 2507951

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over 17th Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over 17th 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 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 142,105 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 197,242 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-71
Crosses17th Ave
Location0.73 MI N of SR3
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00056, -82.98458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,105 (2015)
Projected traffic197,242 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 17th Ave built?

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

What condition is I-71 over 17th Ave 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 I-71 over 17th Ave carry?

About 142,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over 17th Ave?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over 17th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.