US Bridges

Ramp to 71SB over IR-71

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.49 MI N of SR710 · Structure no. 2511371

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,267
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to 71SB over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to 71SB over IR-71 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,027 by 2037. The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp to 71SB
CrossesIR-71
Location0.49 MI N of SR710
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11164, -82.97623
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (83 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,267 (2017)
Projected traffic17,027 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp to 71SB over IR-71 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to 71SB 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 Ramp to 71SB over IR-71 carry?

About 12,267 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to 71SB over IR-71?

The structure is 272 ft (83 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to 71SB over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.