US Bridges

EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · At JCT SR 256 · Structure no. 2301652

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,282
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256 in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 25,282 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,091 by 2035. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEB I-70
CrossesEB IR70 over SR256
LocationAt JCT SR 256
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93349, -82.78943
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,282 (2015)
Projected traffic35,091 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256 carry?

About 25,282 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-70 over EB IR70 over SR256?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.