US Bridges

Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.31 MI E of Ir 70 · Structure no. 2504375

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
823 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75,912
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 75,912 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,366 by 2035. The structure is 823 ft (250.8 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIr 670
CrossesScioto R USR33 RR
Location0.31 MI E of Ir 70
RouteInterstate 670
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96784, -83.0583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length823 ft (250.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,912 (2015)
Projected traffic105,366 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR carry?

About 75,912 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR?

The structure is 823 ft (250.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 670 over Scioto R USR33 RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.