US Bridges

Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .26 M E of SR 9 · Structure no. 0702706

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 67 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2038. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesClark RD CR-4
CrossesIr 70
Location.26 M E of SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06734, -80.89605
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2018)
Projected traffic365 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Clark RD CR-4 over 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 Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70 carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD CR-4 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.