US Bridges

Champion Ave. over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E of 18th ST · Structure no. 2504898

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,263
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champion Ave. over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Champion Ave. over IR-70 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,141 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChampion Ave.
CrossesIR-70
Location0.35 MI E of 18th ST
RouteCity Street 4298
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95344, -82.96983
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2015)
Projected traffic3,141 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Champion Ave. over IR-70 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champion Ave. over IR-70 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 Champion Ave. over IR-70 carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Champion Ave. over IR-70?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Champion Ave. over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.