US Bridges

IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd)

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 2.95MI.E. of Preble Co. · Structure no. 5704774

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,523
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd) in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 18,523 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,710 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIR-70
CrossesC22(UPR Lew Salm Rd)
Location2.95MI.E. of Preble Co.
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84435, -84.43037
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,523 (2015)
Projected traffic25,710 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd) carry?

About 18,523 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd)?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over C22(UPR Lew Salm Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.