US Bridges

Ir 70 over SR 9

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.6 M East of US 40 · Structure no. 0702668

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over SR 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over SR 9 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 20,950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,925 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesSR 9
Location1.6 M East of US 40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06862, -80.90066
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,950 (2020)
Projected traffic21,925 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR 9 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 70 over SR 9 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 9 carry?

About 20,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over SR 9?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.