US Bridges

WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .74 M E of FAI CO Line · Structure no. 4502884

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 27,990 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,850 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-70
CrossesIR70 over TR36 Palmer RD
Location.74 M E of FAI CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9456, -82.75784
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,990 (2015)
Projected traffic38,850 by 2035
Trucks19%
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 WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD carry?

About 27,990 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.