US Bridges

I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · .3 M W of I-77 · Structure no. 3001237

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

About this bridge

I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35 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 293 ft (89.3 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 West Bound
CrossesOver Wills Crk & CR 35
Location.3 M W of I-77
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99709, -81.56537
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35 built?

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

What condition is I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35 carry?

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

How long is I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 West Bound over Over Wills Crk & CR 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.