US Bridges

I-70 over Over Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.23 MI W of College Ave · Structure no. 2505223

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55,705
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Over Alum Creek 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 55,705 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,319 by 2035. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Alum Creek
Location0.23 MI W of College Ave
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93261, -82.93219
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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,705 (2015)
Projected traffic77,319 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 over Over Alum Creek built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Over Alum Creek 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 Over Alum Creek carry?

About 55,705 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over Alum Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.