US Bridges

SR 142 over I-70

Good

Madison County, Ohio · 0.17 MI W of IR70 · Structure no. 4902793

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,905
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 142 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 142 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 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 1,905 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2035. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 142
CrossesI-70
Location0.17 MI W of IR70
RouteState Highway 142
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97721, -83.26095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,905 (2015)
Projected traffic2,644 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 142 over I-70 built?

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

What condition is SR 142 over I-70 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 142 over I-70 carry?

About 1,905 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 142 over I-70?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 142 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.