Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70
PoorFranklin County, Ohio · 0.82 E of SR 3 · Structure no. 2504596
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,065
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2 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 9,065 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,582 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70 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 Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70 carry?
About 9,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Third ST over S 3rd (US-33) over I-70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.