US Bridges

Ir 70 over Usr 68

Good

Clark County, Ohio · Jct. Usr 68 · Structure no. 1204246

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,286
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Usr 68 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Usr 68 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60,286 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,650 by 2039. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIr 70
CrossesUsr 68
LocationJct. Usr 68
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89513, -83.85403
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,286 (2019)
Projected traffic89,650 by 2039
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 70 over Usr 68 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 70 over Usr 68 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 70 over Usr 68 carry?

About 60,286 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Usr 68?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Usr 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.