US Bridges

I 70 over Hamilton Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · Hamilton Ditch · Structure no. 2503816

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,202
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 over Hamilton Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 70 over Hamilton Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,202 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,084 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 70
CrossesHamilton Ditch
LocationHamilton Ditch
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97882, -83.18739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,202 (2015)
Projected traffic46,084 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 over Hamilton Ditch built?

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

What condition is I 70 over Hamilton Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 over Hamilton Ditch carry?

About 33,202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 70 over Hamilton Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 over Hamilton Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.