US Bridges

Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.54 MI S of US40 · Structure no. 2506661

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,571
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 18,571 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,777 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Ave
CrossesRamp I71SB to I70EB
Location0.54 MI S of US40
RouteCity Street 124
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9558, -82.9822
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,571 (2015)
Projected traffic25,777 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB carry?

About 18,571 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Ave over Ramp I71SB to I70EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.