US Bridges

Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT SR 37 · Structure no. 4503538

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,495
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171 in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,495 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,371 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 70
CrossesIr 70 over TR 171
Location1 M E of JCT SR 37
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94229, -82.51613
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,495 (2015)
Projected traffic60,371 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171 carry?

About 43,495 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Ir 70 over TR 171?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.