US Bridges

WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .7 M W of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4503392

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,401
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 23,401 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,481 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB-I-70
CrossesIR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri
Location.7 M W of JCT SR 37
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94303, -82.54946
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,401 (2015)
Projected traffic32,481 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri 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 2023.

How much traffic does WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri carry?

About 23,401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns WB-I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.