US Bridges

I-70 over Over Drainage Ditch

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · West of Brice Road · Structure no. 2505681

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122,436
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 over Over Drainage Ditch in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 122,436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 169,941 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Drainage Ditch
LocationWest of Brice Road
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93304, -82.83403
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,436 (2015)
Projected traffic169,941 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 over Over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 122,436 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I-70 over Over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.