US Bridges

Linwood Ave over I-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.58 MI E of 18th ST · Structure no. 2504928

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,245
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linwood Ave over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linwood Ave over I-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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLinwood Ave
CrossesI-70
Location0.58 MI E of 18th ST
RouteCity Street 1239
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95323, -82.96562
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,245 (2015)
Projected traffic10,056 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Linwood Ave over I-70 built?

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

What condition is Linwood Ave over I-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 Linwood Ave over I-70 carry?

About 7,245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linwood Ave over I-70?

The structure is 300 ft (91.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Linwood Ave over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.