US Bridges

I-71 over Over Frank RD

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.1 MI N of 1270 · Structure no. 2510004

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94,680
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Over Frank RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Over Frank RD in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 94,680 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,456 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-71
CrossesOver Frank RD
Location2.1 MI N of 1270
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9171, -83.01439
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,680 (2017)
Projected traffic116,456 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Frank RD built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 over Over Frank RD 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 I-71 over Over Frank RD carry?

About 94,680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Over Frank RD?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Over Frank RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.