US Bridges

Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.96 MI E. of James RD · Structure no. 2505436

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
454 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,245
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 454 ft (138.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtright RD
CrossesIR-70 & NS RR
Location0.96 MI E. of James RD
RouteCity Street 114
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93318, -82.89803
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length454 ft (138.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR 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 Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR carry?

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

How long is Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR?

The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Courtright RD over IR-70 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.