US Bridges

Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.01MI.W.OF JCT SB-SR-49 · Structure no. 5704952

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70 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 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,328 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWellbaum RD.(T23)
CrossesI70
Location1.01MI.W.OF JCT SB-SR-49
RouteCounty Highway 223
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85572, -84.38801
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2015)
Projected traffic62,328 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70 built?

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

What condition is Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70 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 Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70 carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wellbaum RD.(T23) over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.