US Bridges

I-70 over Over NS RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. W. of I-270 · Structure no. 2504057

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48,693
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over NS RR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,693 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,586 by 2035. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver NS RR
Location0.6 Mi. W. of I-270
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97689, -83.13062
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,693 (2015)
Projected traffic67,586 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 over Over NS RR built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Over NS RR 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 Over NS RR carry?

About 48,693 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over NS RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.