US Bridges

I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.69 MI N of I-270 · Structure no. 2508419

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151,457
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 151,457 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 210,222 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 71
CrossesOver Worthington-Galena
Location1.69 MI N of I-270
RouteInterstate 71
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.13409, -82.97157
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.6 m)
Roadway width202 ft (61.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151,457 (2015)
Projected traffic210,222 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Worthington-Galena built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena 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 Worthington-Galena carry?

About 151,457 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.