I-70 over Deer Creek
FairMadison County, Ohio · 1.46MI E of Clark CO Line · Structure no. 4902289
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,396
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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 23,396 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,474 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is I-70 over Deer Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 over Deer Creek carry?
About 23,396 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-70 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.