US Bridges

Hudson ST over IR-71

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.18 MI N of 17th Ave · Structure no. 2508044

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,007
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson ST over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson ST over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 25,007 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,710 by 2037. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHudson ST
CrossesIR-71
Location1.18 MI N of 17th Ave
RouteCity Street 4237
StateOhio
Coordinates40.01487, -82.99458
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,007 (2017)
Projected traffic34,710 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson ST over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Hudson ST 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 Hudson ST over IR-71 carry?

About 25,007 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hudson ST over IR-71?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson ST over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.