US Bridges

I-670 over Stelzer RD

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.75 MI W of IR270 · Structure no. 2518112

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
112,311
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-670 over Stelzer RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-670 over Stelzer RD in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 53 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 112,311 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,888 by 2035. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-670
CrossesStelzer RD
Location0.75 MI W of IR270
RouteInterstate 670
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00751, -82.91259
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width157 ft (48 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112,311 (2015)
Projected traffic155,888 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-670 over Stelzer RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-670 over Stelzer RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-670 over Stelzer RD carry?

About 112,311 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-670 over Stelzer RD?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns I-670 over Stelzer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.