US Bridges

Ir 70 over SR 149

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .98 M E of C-26 · Structure no. 0702250

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,164
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over SR 149 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over SR 149 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 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 13,164 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,272 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIr 70
CrossesSR 149
Location.98 M E of C-26
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05982, -81.05289
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,164 (2015)
Projected traffic18,272 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 149 built?

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

What condition is Ir 70 over SR 149 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 SR 149 carry?

About 13,164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over SR 149?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over SR 149?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.