US Bridges

SR-4 over I-70

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · Jct. IR-70 · Structure no. 5701368

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,590
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-4 over I-70 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,590 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,207 by 2035. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-4
CrossesI-70
LocationJct. IR-70
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86502, -84.05639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,590 (2015)
Projected traffic2,207 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-4 over I-70 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over I-70 carry?

About 1,590 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over I-70?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.