US Bridges

CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.4 M W of JCT SR 209 · Structure no. 3001083

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70 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 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,992 by 2038. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 346
CrossesCR 346 over I-70
Location1.4 M W of JCT SR 209
RouteCounty Highway C0346
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00674, -81.60168
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2018)
Projected traffic51,992 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 346 over CR 346 over I-70 built?

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

What condition is CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70 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 CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70 carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 346 over CR 346 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.