US Bridges

Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 2.5MI.E. of Jct. USR-40 · Structure no. 1205161

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70 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 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 261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista RD Tr-
CrossesIr 70
Location2.5MI.E. of Jct. USR-40
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93464, -83.64615
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2015)
Projected traffic362 by 2035
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 Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70 built?

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

What condition is Buena Vista RD Tr- 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70 carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista RD Tr- over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.