US Bridges

SR-41 over Ir 70

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 1201549

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-41 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-41 over Ir 70 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,602 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,776 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR-41
CrossesIr 70
LocationJct. IR-70
RouteState Highway 41
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89641, -83.7228
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,602 (2015)
Projected traffic7,776 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 SR-41 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-41 over Ir 70 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-41 over Ir 70 carry?

About 5,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR-41 over Ir 70?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR-41 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.