US Bridges

High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Front ST · Structure no. 2500817

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,851
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,851 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,121 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 94 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHigh Street
CrossesS High ST(US23D) Ov I70
Location0.1 MI E of Front ST
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95336, -82.99894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,851 (2015)
Projected traffic8,121 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70 carry?

About 5,851 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns High Street over S High ST(US23D) Ov I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.