US Bridges

IR-70 over SR 72

Good

Clark County, Ohio · Jct. SR-72 · Structure no. 1204394

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,108
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over SR 72 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over SR 72 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 63,108 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,630 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIR-70
CrossesSR 72
LocationJct. SR-72
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89203, -83.81208
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,108 (2019)
Projected traffic85,630 by 2039
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
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 SR 72 built?

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

What condition is IR-70 over SR 72 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IR-70 over SR 72 carry?

About 63,108 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over SR 72?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over SR 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.