US Bridges

Weber RD over IR-71

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.83 MI N of 17th Ave · Structure no. 2508079

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,691
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weber RD over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weber RD over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,691 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,451 by 2037. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWeber RD
CrossesIR-71
Location1.83 MI N of 17th Ave
RouteCity Street 4286
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.02411, -82.99521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,691 (2017)
Projected traffic13,451 by 2037
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Weber RD over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Weber RD 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 Weber RD over IR-71 carry?

About 9,691 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Weber RD over IR-71?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Weber RD over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.