US Bridges

Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R

Good

Belmont County, Ohio · .08 M E of SR 7 · Structure no. 0706396

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
589 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
43,387
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R in Belmont County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 43,387 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,221 by 2035. The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIr 470
CrossesSR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R
Location.08 M E of SR 7
RouteInterstate 470
StateOhio
Coordinates40.04927, -80.73404
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length589 ft (179.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,387 (2015)
Projected traffic60,221 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R carry?

About 43,387 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R?

The structure is 589 ft (179.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 470 over SR7 NS & W&l Rrs Ohio R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.