US Bridges

IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only)

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · At Junction With Ir 470 · Structure no. 0702870

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only) in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,202 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,122 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIR-70
CrossesIr 470 (wb Lanes Only)
LocationAt Junction With Ir 470
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06826, -80.84287
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,202 (2022)
Projected traffic29,122 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only) built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only) carry?

About 15,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only)?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over Ir 470 (wb Lanes Only)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.