I-70 over Deer Creek
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 1.7 MI E of SR38 · Structure no. 4902491
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,059
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 over Deer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Deer Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 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 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 24,059 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,394 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 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 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 Deer Creek carry?
About 24,059 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-70 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.