US Bridges

East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · At SR 265 · Structure no. 3001504

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,357
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,357 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,316 by 2037. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Bound I-70
CrossesIr 70 over SR 265
LocationAt SR 265
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00332, -81.51288
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,357 (2017)
Projected traffic21,316 by 2037
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 East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265 carry?

About 15,357 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.