US Bridges

Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .32 M W of B&o RR · Structure no. 0702919

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,945
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, 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 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 20,945 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,072 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 70
CrossesCO RD 24 Plum ST
Location.32 M W of B&o RR
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.06552, -80.76662
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,945 (2015)
Projected traffic29,072 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST built?

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

What condition is Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST carry?

About 20,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over CO RD 24 Plum ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.