US Bridges

I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.64 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2504774

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
425 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,031
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 30,031 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,683 by 2035. The structure is 425 ft (129.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Parsons Ave & Ramp
Location0.64 MI E of US23
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95555, -82.98239
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length425 ft (129.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,031 (2015)
Projected traffic41,683 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 Parsons Ave & Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp carry?

About 30,031 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp?

The structure is 425 ft (129.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over Parsons Ave & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.