US Bridges

Roberts RD over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. E. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 2503727

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,588
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberts RD over IR-70 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2037. The structure is 448 ft (136.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesIR-70
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Madison Co.
RouteCounty Highway C0028
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98083, -83.23458
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length448 ft (136.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2017)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Roberts RD over IR-70 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts RD over IR-70 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Roberts RD over IR-70 carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over IR-70?

The structure is 448 ft (136.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.