I-70 over Big Darby Creek
GoodMadison County, Ohio · 0.42 MI E of SR142 · Structure no. 4902882
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,533
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 over Big Darby Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 over Big Darby Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, 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 32,533 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,156 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 54 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 over Big Darby Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 over Big Darby 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 Big Darby Creek carry?
About 32,533 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I-70 over Big Darby Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 over Big Darby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.