US Bridges

I.R.670 over Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 2.6 MI W of IR270 · Structure no. 2517876

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103,219
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I.R.670 over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I.R.670 over Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 103,219 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 143,268 by 2035. The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI.R.670
CrossesAlum Creek
Location2.6 MI W of IR270
RouteInterstate 670
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98934, -82.93794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length338 ft (103.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103,219 (2015)
Projected traffic143,268 by 2035
Trucks6%
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.R.670 over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I.R.670 over Alum Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I.R.670 over Alum Creek carry?

About 103,219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I.R.670 over Alum Creek?

The structure is 338 ft (103.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns I.R.670 over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.