US Bridges

I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-77 · Structure no. 3001350

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,461
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N 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 5 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 11,461 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,908 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 West Bound
CrossesIr 70W over Ir 77N
LocationAt JCT of I-77
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99968, -81.55788
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,461 (2015)
Projected traffic15,908 by 2035
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 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N built?

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

What condition is I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N 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 I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N carry?

About 11,461 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 West Bound over Ir 70W over Ir 77N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.