US Bridges

Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 2.12MI.W. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 1205293

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,689
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,120 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 70
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.12MI.W. of Madison Co.
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93712, -83.57488
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,689 (2015)
Projected traffic5,120 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 3,689 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 70 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.