US Bridges

West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 3.8 M W of JCT SR 285 &40 · Structure no. 3001539

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,357
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Bound I-70
CrossesIr 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk
Location3.8 M W of JCT SR 285 &40
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates40.00305, -81.50497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 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 traffic15,357 (2018)
Projected traffic21,316 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk built?

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

What condition is West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk carry?

About 15,357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Leathrwood Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.