US Bridges

Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R

Poor

Belmont County, Ohio · Appr.To Oh R.Br.Ovr SR7 · Structure no. 0703096

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,121
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 19,121 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,540 by 2040. The structure is 2,410 ft (734.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIr 70
CrossesSR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R
LocationAppr.To Oh R.Br.Ovr SR7
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07135, -80.73967
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,410 ft (734.5 m)
Longest span264 ft (80.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (6.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,121 (2015)
Projected traffic26,540 by 2040
Trucks32%
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 Wlg.Cr Ohio R built?

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

What condition is Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

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

About 19,121 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R?

The structure is 2,410 ft (734.5 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over SR7&767 RR Wlg.Cr Ohio R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.