US Bridges

I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.03 MI E of US62 · Structure no. 2504766

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,081
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps 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 27,081 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,588 by 2038. The structure is 540 ft (164.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver 315 and Ramps
Location1.03 MI E of US62
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95025, -83.01756
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length540 ft (164.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,081 (2015)
Projected traffic37,588 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 315 and Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps carry?

About 27,081 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps?

The structure is 540 ft (164.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over 315 and Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.