US Bridges

Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70

Good

Clark County, Ohio · .42MI.E. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205137

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,951
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70 in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,708 by 2036. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBowman Rd. CR-365
CrossesIr 70
Location.42MI.E. of Jct. USR-40
RouteCounty Highway 365
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92808, -83.68269
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2016)
Projected traffic2,708 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Bowman Rd. CR-365 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 Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70 carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Rd. CR-365 over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.