US Bridges

I-70 over Over Souder Ave

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.84 Mi. E. of US62 · Structure no. 2504642

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over Souder Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over Souder 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 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 43,168 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,917 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Souder Ave
Location0.84 Mi. E. of US62
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95029, -83.02118
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,168 (2015)
Projected traffic59,917 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Over Souder Ave built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Over Souder Ave 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 Souder Ave carry?

About 43,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over Souder Ave?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over Souder Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.