US Bridges

I-70 over Over CSX & NS RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.54 MI E of I-71 · Structure no. 2504502

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122,044
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over CSX & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over CSX & NS RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 69 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 122,044 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,397 by 2035. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver CSX & NS RR
Location0.54 MI E of I-71
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95323, -83.00798
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.3 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,044 (2015)
Projected traffic169,397 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 CSX & NS RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is I-70 over Over CSX & 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 over Over CSX & NS RR carry?

About 122,044 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over CSX & NS RR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over CSX & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.