US Bridges

EB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · .74 M E of FAI CO Line · Structure no. 4502914

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,990
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB 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 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 27,990 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,850 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-70
CrossesIR70 over TR36 Palmer RD
Location.74 M E of FAI CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94558, -82.75724
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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 EB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD built?

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

What condition is EB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD 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 EB 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 EB I-70 over IR70 over TR36 Palmer RD?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.