US Bridges

Miller Ave over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.8 Mi. E. of 18th ST · Structure no. 2504952

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
7,245
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Ave over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Miller 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 7,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,056 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMiller Ave
CrossesIR-70
Location0.8 Mi. E. of 18th ST
RouteCity Street 4301
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95384, -82.96103
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 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 Miller Ave over IR-70 built?

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

What condition is Miller 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 Miller Ave over IR-70 carry?

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

How long is Miller 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 48 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Ave over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.