US Bridges

Middle Pike RD over I-70

Fair

Madison County, Ohio · 3.58 Mi. E. of SR29 · Structure no. 4902769

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Pike RD over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Pike RD over I-70 in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, 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 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,968 by 2035. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Pike RD
CrossesI-70
Location3.58 Mi. E. of SR29
RouteCounty Highway C0010
CountyMadison County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97185, -83.27944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2015)
Projected traffic81,968 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Pike RD over I-70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Pike RD over I-70 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 Middle Pike RD over I-70 carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Pike RD over I-70?

The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Pike RD over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.