US Bridges

I-70 over Over Valley Run

Good

Licking County, Ohio · 1.3 M E of JCT SR 668 · Structure no. 4504542

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,156
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Over Valley Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 over Over Valley Run 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 32,156 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,633 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Valley Run
Location1.3 M E of JCT SR 668
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94209, -82.23306
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,156 (2015)
Projected traffic44,633 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
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 Over Valley Run built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Over Valley Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 over Over Valley Run carry?

About 32,156 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Over Valley Run?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over Valley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.