I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River
PoorFranklin County, Ohio · 0.21 MI E of I-71 · Structure no. 2504413
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 897 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,022
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 61,022 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,699 by 2035. The structure is 897 ft (273.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River carry?
About 61,022 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River?
The structure is 897 ft (273.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 over Ir 70W over Scioto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.