US Bridges

James RD Ext. over IR-70

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.01 MI W of SR317 · Structure no. 2505347

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,914
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James RD Ext. over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying James RD Ext. 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 14,914 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,701 by 2037. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJames RD Ext.
CrossesIR-70
Location2.01 MI W of SR317
RouteCity Street 4254
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93129, -82.91587
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,914 (2017)
Projected traffic20,701 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 James RD Ext. over IR-70 built?

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

What condition is James RD Ext. 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does James RD Ext. over IR-70 carry?

About 14,914 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is James RD Ext. over IR-70?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns James RD Ext. over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.