US Bridges

I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .4 M E of JCT SR 723 · Structure no. 3001059

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,729
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 18,729 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,996 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 East Bound
CrossesIr 70 over CR 15
Location.4 M E of JCT SR 723
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00844, -81.61592
Functional classUrban 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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,729 (2018)
Projected traffic25,996 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 15 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15 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 I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15 carry?

About 18,729 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.