US Bridges

IR-70 over Mud Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .16 MI E. Mot. Co. Line · Structure no. 1203495

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,754
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IR-70 over Mud Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 57,754 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,163 by 2035. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 195 ft wide.

CarriesIR-70
CrossesMud Creek
Location.16 MI E. Mot. Co. Line
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86517, -84.04941
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.3 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,754 (2015)
Projected traffic80,163 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IR-70 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-70 over Mud Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IR-70 over Mud Creek carry?

About 57,754 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.