US Bridges

SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .55MI.N. of Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 1200011

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,972
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,972 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,289 by 2035. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesEB 4 over Ir 70
Location.55MI.N. of Jct. IR-70
RouteState Highway 4
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.8852, -83.9449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,972 (2015)
Projected traffic8,289 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70 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 SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70 carry?

About 5,972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over EB 4 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.