US Bridges

I-70 over Wise Run

Fair

Licking County, Ohio · 1.5 M W of JCT SR 668 · Structure no. 4504321

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,343
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Wise Run is a steel culvert carrying I-70 over Wise Run 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 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 34,343 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,668 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesWise Run
Location1.5 M W of JCT SR 668
RouteInterstate 70
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9374, -82.28543
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,343 (2015)
Projected traffic47,668 by 2035
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-70 over Wise Run built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Wise Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over Wise Run carry?

About 34,343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Wise Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns I-70 over Wise Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.