US Bridges

IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .79MI.E. of Jct. NB-SR-49 · Structure no. 5705401

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52,507
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek is a steel culvert carrying IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 52,507 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,880 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesIR-70
CrossesTrib N Branch Wolf Creek
Location.79MI.E. of Jct. NB-SR-49
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.85509, -84.32294
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,507 (2015)
Projected traffic72,880 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 52,507 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns IR-70 over Trib N Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.