IR 70
IR 70 in 0.72 MI E Of US 62, Franklin County, Ohio received a condition grade of B (64/100). Built in 1956, the bridge carries 122K vehicles daily on IR 70 over Over Short ST.
IR 70 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 64/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 1956 and is now 70 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. IR 70 carries an average daily traffic count of 122,044 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Over Short ST. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
IR 70 is a 70-year-old bridge located 0.72 MI E Of US 62 in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries IR 70 over Over Short ST with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 122K vehicles per day. Built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, the structure spans 37.4 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (64/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
IR 70 has a Condition Score of 64/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
IR 70 was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1975, making it 70 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
IR 70 carries approximately 122K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 37.4 meters long and located on IR 70 in 0.72 MI E Of US 62, Franklin County, Ohio.
No, IR 70 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
IR 70 is located 0.72 MI E Of US 62 in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries IR 70 over Over Short ST. Its coordinates are 39.953411, -83.004439. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
IR 70 carries IR 70 over Over Short ST. The bridge is 37.4 meters long and was built in 1956, with reconstruction in 1975.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.