I 71
I 71 in 1.69 MI N Of I-270, Franklin County, Ohio received a condition grade of B (66/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 151K vehicles daily on I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena.
I 71 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 66/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I 71 carries an average daily traffic count of 151,457 vehicles, with 11 lane(s) crossing Over Worthington-Galena. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I 71 is a 67-year-old bridge located 1.69 MI N Of I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena with 11 traffic lanes, handling approximately 151K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, the structure spans 42.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (66/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I 71 has a Condition Score of 66/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I 71 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I 71 carries approximately 151K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 11 traffic lanes. It is 42.2 meters long and located on I 71 in 1.69 MI N Of I-270, Franklin County, Ohio.
No, I 71 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I 71 is located 1.69 MI N Of I-270 in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena. Its coordinates are 40.134089, -82.971569. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I 71 carries I 71 over Over Worthington-Galena. The bridge is 42.2 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 2007.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.