US Bridges

US 40 over Ir 70

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · .95 M W of ST Clairsville · Structure no. 0701564

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,025
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 5 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 8,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,139 by 2035. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesIr 70
Location.95 M W of ST Clairsville
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07637, -80.92883
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,025 (2015)
Projected traffic11,139 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 40 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 40 over Ir 70 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Ir 70 carry?

About 8,025 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Ir 70?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.