US Bridges

I-70 over Over NS RR

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. E. of IR670 · Structure no. 2504545

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,622
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over NS RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 57,622 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,979 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver NS RR
Location0.7 Mi. E. of IR670
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96295, -83.05258
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,622 (2015)
Projected traffic79,979 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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 NS RR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-70 over Over 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 June 2023.

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

About 57,622 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over NS RR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.