US Bridges

Brice RD over IR-70

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.19 MI E of I-270 · Structure no. 2505738

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,209
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brice RD over IR-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brice RD over IR-70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,209 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrice RD
CrossesIR-70
Location1.19 MI E of I-270
RouteCity Street 117
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93237, -82.83079
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,209 (2015)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Brice RD over IR-70 built?

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

What condition is Brice RD over IR-70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Brice RD over IR-70 carry?

About 5,209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brice RD over IR-70?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Brice RD over IR-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.