US Bridges

Wilson RD over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.04 MI E of I-270 · Structure no. 2504308

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,554
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson RD over IR-70 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 52 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 4,554 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,321 by 2038. The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesIR-70
Location1.04 MI E of I-270
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97441, -83.09972
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,554 (2015)
Projected traffic6,321 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wilson RD over IR-70 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Wilson 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 Wilson RD over IR-70 carry?

About 4,554 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over IR-70?

The structure is 368 ft (112.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.