US Bridges

Ir 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470

Fair

Belmont County, Ohio · .18 M W of SR 7 · Structure no. 0706361

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470 in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,188 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,589 by 2038. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesIr 470
CrossesRamps a & B over IR-470
Location.18 M W of SR 7
RouteInterstate 470
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04848, -80.73728
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,188 (2018)
Projected traffic8,589 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 470 over Ramps a & B 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470 carry?

About 6,188 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ir 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 470 over Ramps a & B over IR-470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.