US Bridges

Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.64 MI E of US23 · Structure no. 2506696

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,571
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 18,571 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,777 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Ave.
CrossesRamp I70WB to I71NB
Location0.64 MI E of US23
RouteCity Street 124
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95707, -82.98212
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 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 structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I70WB to I71NB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB 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 Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB carry?

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

How long is Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Ave. over Ramp I70WB to I71NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.