US Bridges

Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R.

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · Appr.To Oh R.Br.Ovr SR7 · Structure no. 0703095

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
621 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,825
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R. in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 years old, older 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 19,825 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,540 by 2035. The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesSR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R.
LocationAppr.To Oh R.Br.Ovr SR7
RouteInterstate 70
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07149, -80.74188
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length621 ft (189.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,825 (2017)
Projected traffic26,540 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R. carry?

About 19,825 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R.?

The structure is 621 ft (189.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Whlg.Cr Oh R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.