US Bridges

I-70 over Over Deer Creek

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 1.46MI E of Clark CO Line · Structure no. 4902319

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
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 Over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 over Over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 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 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesOver Deer Creek
Location1.46MI E of Clark CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94224, -83.50785
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,396 (2015)
Projected traffic32,474 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-70 over Over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-70 over Over Deer Creek 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 I-70 over Over Deer Creek carry?

About 23,396 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.