US Bridges

IR-70 over Beaver Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .02MI.E. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205072

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,029
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIR-70
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.02MI.E. of Jct. USR-40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92521, -83.68634
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,029 (2015)
Projected traffic29,188 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IR-70 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IR-70 over Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek carry?

About 21,029 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.