US Bridges

I-70 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E over Ir 77N

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-77 · Structure no. 3001385

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,461
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E over Ir 77N is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E 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 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 11,461 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,908 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 EB & Ramp F H
CrossesIr 70E over Ir 77N
LocationAt JCT of I-77
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99817, -81.5561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,461 (2018)
Projected traffic15,908 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 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E over Ir 77N built?

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

What condition is I-70 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E 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 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E over Ir 77N carry?

About 11,461 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E over Ir 77N?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB & Ramp F H over Ir 70E over Ir 77N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.