US Bridges

US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 4.91 MI E of S.R.149 · Structure no. 0702404

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 37,400 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,300 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesUS 40 under Ir 70
Location4.91 MI E of S.R.149
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07198, -80.97011
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,400 (2015)
Projected traffic42,300 by 2035
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is US 40 over US 40 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 US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70 carry?

About 37,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over US 40 under Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.