IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch
FairClark County, Ohio · 1.14MI.W. of Jct. SR-41 · Structure no. 1204718
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,657
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch is a concrete slab carrying IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 23,657 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,836 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch carry?
About 23,657 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns IR-70 over Tuttle Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.