US Bridges

Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · .15 M E of Access RD · Structure no. 0706191

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470 is a steel continuous frame carrying Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 619 by 2035. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMaple DR (TR-1540)
CrossesIr 470
Location.15 M E of Access RD
RouteCounty Highway T1540
CountyBelmont County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05926, -80.82964
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2015)
Projected traffic619 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470 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 Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470 carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Maple DR (TR-1540) over Ir 470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.