I-70
I-70 in 0.66 MI E Of Kelton AVE, Franklin County, Ohio received a condition grade of B (73/100). Built in 1966, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I-70 over Ns RR & Nelson RD.
I-70 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 73/100. 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 1966 and is now 60 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. I-70 carries an average daily traffic count of 123,004 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Ns RR & Nelson RD. 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
I-70 is a 60-year-old bridge located 0.66 MI E Of Kelton AVE in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries I-70 over Ns RR & Nelson RD with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, the structure spans 121.9 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (73/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I-70 has a Condition Score of 73/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-70 was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 60 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-70 carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 121.9 meters long and located on I-70 in 0.66 MI E Of Kelton AVE, Franklin County, Ohio.
No, I-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.
I-70 is located 0.66 MI E Of Kelton AVE in Franklin County, Ohio. The bridge carries I-70 over Ns RR & Nelson RD. Its coordinates are 39.953011, -82.947950. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-70 carries I-70 over Ns RR & Nelson RD. The bridge is 121.9 meters long and was built in 1966, with reconstruction in 2003.
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.