US Bridges

I-70 over Indiana & Ohio Railway

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.07 MI E of US62 · Structure no. 2504731

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,354
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Indiana & Ohio Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Indiana & Ohio Railway 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 71,354 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,039 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesIndiana & Ohio Railway
Location0.07 MI E of US62
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94792, -83.0353
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,354 (2015)
Projected traffic99,039 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 Indiana & Ohio Railway built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Indiana & Ohio Railway 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 Indiana & Ohio Railway carry?

About 71,354 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Indiana & Ohio Railway?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Indiana & Ohio Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.