US Bridges

I-70 over Fairwood Ave

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.38 MI E of Kelton Ave · Structure no. 2505010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123,004
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Fairwood Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Fairwood Ave 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 123,004 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,730 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesFairwood Ave
Location0.38 MI E of Kelton Ave
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95328, -82.95324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,004 (2015)
Projected traffic170,730 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fairwood Ave built?

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

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

About 123,004 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Fairwood Ave?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Fairwood Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.