US Bridges

Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .51 M E of SR 800 · Structure no. 0701920

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,999 by 2031. The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesSpencer CR & CO RD 102
Location.51 M E of SR 800
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05836, -81.14831
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (59.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2011)
Projected traffic38,999 by 2031
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102 carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102?

The structure is 197 ft (59.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Spencer CR & CO RD 102?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.