US Bridges

IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 2.37MI.W. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 1204629

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,657
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 23,657 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,836 by 2035. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR-70
CrossesDetroit Toledo & Iron. R
Location2.37MI.W. of Jct. SR-41
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89003, -83.76505
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,657 (2015)
Projected traffic32,836 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Detroit Toledo & Iron. R built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R 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 IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R carry?

About 23,657 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over Detroit Toledo & Iron. R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.