US Bridges

I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.66 MI E of Kelton Ave · Structure no. 2505134

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
123,004
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 123,004 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,730 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesNS RR & Nelson RD
Location0.66 MI E of Kelton Ave
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95301, -82.94795
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,004 (2015)
Projected traffic170,730 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NS RR & Nelson RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD carry?

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

How long is I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over NS RR & Nelson RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.