US Bridges

Ir 70 over Over Short ST

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.72 MI E of US 62 · Structure no. 2504537

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122,044
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Over Short ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Over Short ST 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 122,044 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,397 by 2035. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesOver Short ST
Location0.72 MI E of US 62
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95341, -83.00444
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.7 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
CrossesHighway
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 Ir 70 over Over Short ST built?

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

What condition is Ir 70 over Over Short ST 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 Ir 70 over Over Short ST carry?

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

How long is Ir 70 over Over Short ST?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Over Short ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.