US Bridges

I-70 over Glenwood Ave

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.43 MI E of US62 · Structure no. 2504618

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
86,335
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Glenwood Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 over Glenwood Ave 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 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 86,335 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,833 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 158 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesGlenwood Ave
Location0.43 MI E of US62
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94869, -83.02853
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.3 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,335 (2015)
Projected traffic119,833 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 I-70 over Glenwood Ave built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 over Glenwood Ave 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 I-70 over Glenwood Ave carry?

About 86,335 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Glenwood Ave?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Glenwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.