US Bridges

Alton Darby CR RD over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.82 MI E of Madison CO · Structure no. 2503875

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,924
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Darby CR RD over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alton Darby CR 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 6,924 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,611 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAlton Darby CR RD
CrossesIR-70
Location3.82 MI E of Madison CO
RouteCounty Highway C0272
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97812, -83.17731
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,924 (2015)
Projected traffic9,611 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Alton Darby CR RD over IR-70 built?

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

What condition is Alton Darby CR 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 Alton Darby CR RD over IR-70 carry?

About 6,924 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Alton Darby CR RD over IR-70?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Darby CR RD over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.