US Bridges

Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .29 M W of Banfield RD · Structure no. 0702722

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 47 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 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,949 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 136 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesCR 28A Mall Road
Location.29 M W of Banfield RD
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07256, -80.86713
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2018)
Projected traffic65,949 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road 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 CR 28A Mall Road carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over CR 28A Mall Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.