US Bridges

Sylvan Shores DR over Ir 70

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 1.2MI.E. of Jct. SR-54 · Structure no. 1205250

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sylvan Shores DR over Ir 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvan Shores DR 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2036. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSylvan Shores DR
CrossesIr 70
Location1.2MI.E. of Jct. SR-54
RouteCounty Highway 1067
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93346, -83.58955
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2016)
Projected traffic394 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sylvan Shores DR over Ir 70 built?

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

What condition is Sylvan Shores DR 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 Sylvan Shores DR over Ir 70 carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sylvan Shores DR over Ir 70?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sylvan Shores DR over Ir 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.