US Bridges

I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT US 40 & SR 285 · Structure no. 3001687

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,042
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285 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 13,042 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,102 by 2038. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 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 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285
LocationAt JCT US 40 & SR 285
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03293, -81.44762
Functional classRural 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.
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,042 (2018)
Projected traffic18,102 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285 built?

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

What condition is I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285 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 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285 carry?

About 13,042 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 West Bound over Ir 70 Ovr US 40 & SR 285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.