US Bridges

Possum RD W TR-234 over Ir 70

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .5MI.E. of Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 1204297

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum RD W TR-234 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum RD W TR-234 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,462 by 2036. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPossum RD W TR-234
CrossesIr 70
Location.5MI.E. of Jct. USR-68
RouteCounty Highway T0234
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89491, -83.84452
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2016)
Projected traffic1,462 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Possum RD W TR-234 over Ir 70 built?

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

What condition is Possum RD W TR-234 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Possum RD W TR-234 over Ir 70 carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Possum RD W TR-234 over Ir 70?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Possum RD W TR-234 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.