US Bridges

I-71 over Over Velma Ave

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.67 MI N of 17th Ave · Structure no. 2507986

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149,490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Over Velma Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 over Over Velma 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 149,490 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,492 by 2035. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesOver Velma Ave
Location0.67 MI N of 17th Ave
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00961, -82.98739
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149,490 (2015)
Projected traffic207,492 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
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 Velma Ave built?

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

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

About 149,490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Over Velma Ave?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Over Velma Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.