US Bridges

SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · At JCT of I-70 · Structure no. 3004147

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,408
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 62 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 26,408 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,654 by 2035. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 209
CrossesSR 209 over I-70
LocationAt JCT of I-70
RouteState Highway 209
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.99933, -81.57839
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,408 (2015)
Projected traffic36,654 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70 carry?

About 26,408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 209 over SR 209 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.