US Bridges

I-71 NB over Morse RD

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.95 MI S of SR161 · Structure no. 2508222

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,992
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 NB over Morse RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-71 NB over Morse RD in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 30,992 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,017 by 2035. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71 NB
CrossesMorse RD
Location1.95 MI S of SR161
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0614, -82.99791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,992 (2015)
Projected traffic43,017 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NB over Morse RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 NB over Morse RD 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 NB over Morse RD carry?

About 30,992 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-71 NB over Morse RD?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 NB over Morse RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.