US Bridges

WB I-70 over Buckeye Lake Overflow

Good

Licking County, Ohio · .1 M E of JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 4503694

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,521
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-70 over Buckeye Lake Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB I-70 over Buckeye Lake Overflow 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 19,521 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,095 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I-70
CrossesBuckeye Lake Overflow
Location.1 M E of JCT SR 79
RouteInterstate 70
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94526, -82.47832
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,521 (2015)
Projected traffic27,095 by 2035
Trucks28%
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 Buckeye Lake Overflow built?

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

What condition is WB I-70 over Buckeye Lake Overflow 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 Buckeye Lake Overflow carry?

About 19,521 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is WB I-70 over Buckeye Lake Overflow?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-70 over Buckeye Lake Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.