US Bridges

CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.82M E of Mus CO Line · Structure no. 3000907

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70 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 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,265 by 2038. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 143
CrossesCR 143 over I-70
Location2.82M E of Mus CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0143
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98927, -81.6751
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2018)
Projected traffic46,265 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70 built?

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

What condition is CR 143 over CR 143 over I-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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70 carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 143 over CR 143 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.