US Bridges

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

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .6 M W of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4503600

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,748
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-70 over IR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB 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 21,748 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,186 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I-70
CrossesIR70 Ovr S.F. Licking Ri
Location.6 M W of JCT SR 79
RouteInterstate 70
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94419, -82.49157
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,748 (2015)
Projected traffic30,186 by 2035
Trucks25%
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 EB 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 EB 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 May 2023.

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

About 21,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.