US Bridges

Kelton Ave over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.4 MI E of IR-71 · Structure no. 2504987

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

Kelton Ave over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelton 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).

CarriesKelton Ave
CrossesIR-70
Location1.4 MI E of IR-71
RouteCity Street 1112
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95314, -82.95895
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 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 Kelton Ave over IR-70 built?

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

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

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

How long is Kelton 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 Kelton Ave over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.