US Bridges

I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.3 M E of Mus CO Line · Structure no. 3000818

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,666
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 16,666 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,132 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 70 East Bound
CrossesIr 70 over CR 44
Location1.3 M E of Mus CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98523, -81.70262
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,666 (2018)
Projected traffic23,132 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44 carry?

About 16,666 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 44?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.