US Bridges

Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .64MI.W. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1204920

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2036. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPlattsburg Rd.
CrossesIr 70
Location.64MI.W. of Jct. USR-40
RouteCounty Highway 364
StateOhio
Coordinates39.91648, -83.69578
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2016)
Projected traffic1,149 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plattsburg Rd. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70 carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Plattsburg Rd. over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.