US Bridges

Leonard Avenue over I-670

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 3.99 MI W of IR270 · Structure no. 2517760

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,269
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leonard Avenue over I-670 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leonard Avenue over I-670 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,269 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,954 by 2035. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeonard Avenue
CrossesI-670
Location3.99 MI W of IR270
RouteCity Street 4209
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98072, -82.95661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,269 (2015)
Projected traffic141,954 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Leonard Avenue over I-670 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Leonard Avenue over I-670 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Leonard Avenue over I-670 carry?

About 8,269 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Leonard Avenue over I-670?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Leonard Avenue over I-670?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.