US Bridges

Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · 1.27 M E of Access Road · Structure no. 0706221

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2036. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesDixon Hill RD
CrossesIr 470
Location1.27 M E of Access Road
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05129, -80.81102
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2016)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2036
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 Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470 carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Hill RD over Ir 470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.