US Bridges

West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1.9 M E of JCT SR 285 · Structure no. 3001776

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,765
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74 is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74 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 14,765 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,494 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Bound I-70&40
CrossesIr 70 over TR 74
Location1.9 M E of JCT SR 285
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03844, -81.41306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,765 (2018)
Projected traffic20,494 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 West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74 built?

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

What condition is West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74 carry?

About 14,765 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound I-70&40 over Ir 70 over TR 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.