IR-70 over Usr 40
GoodClark County, Ohio · Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1204955
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,029
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IR-70 over Usr 40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over Usr 40 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 21,029 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,188 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IR-70 over Usr 40 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is IR-70 over Usr 40 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 IR-70 over Usr 40 carry?
About 21,029 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is IR-70 over Usr 40?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns IR-70 over Usr 40?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.