US Bridges

SR-54 over Ir 70

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 1202197

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,994
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-54 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-54 over Ir 70 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,156 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-54
CrossesIr 70
LocationJct. IR-70
RouteState Highway 54
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93244, -83.612
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2015)
Projected traffic4,156 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-54 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-54 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-54 over Ir 70 carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR-54 over Ir 70?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-54 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.