US Bridges

I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .3 M E of JCT SR 209 · Structure no. 3001172

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,673
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20,673 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,694 by 2035. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 37 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 CSX RR
Location.3 M E of JCT SR 209
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9977, -81.57298
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,673 (2015)
Projected traffic28,694 by 2035
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR carry?

About 20,673 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 East Bound over Ir 70 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.