US Bridges

IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · .02MI.E. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205102

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,120
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 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 16,120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,375 by 1990. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIR-70 Ramp F
CrossesRamp F over Beaver Creek
Location.02MI.E. of Jct. USR-40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92557, -83.68693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,120 (1970)
Projected traffic22,375 by 1990
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek carry?

About 16,120 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 Ramp F over Ramp F over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.