US Bridges

I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.48 M E of Mus. Co. Line · Structure no. 3000877

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 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 Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over Crooked Creek 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 5 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 70 East Bound
CrossesIr 70 over Crooked Creek
Location2.48 M E of Mus. Co. Line
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98675, -81.67996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 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
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 I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 East Bound over Ir 70 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.