US Bridges

Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.64 M E of US 40 · Structure no. 0702137

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,347
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,347 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,302 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 70
CrossesTwp RD 260 under Ir 70
Location1.64 M E of US 40
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05889, -81.08727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,347 (2015)
Projected traffic21,302 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70 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 Twp RD 260 under Ir 70 carry?

About 15,347 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Twp RD 260 under Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.