US Bridges

IR-70 over Stillwater River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .62MI.E. of Jct. SR-48 · Structure no. 5705584

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,298
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Stillwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over Stillwater River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 64,298 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,246 by 2035. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 126 ft wide.

CarriesIR-70
CrossesStillwater River
Location.62MI.E. of Jct. SR-48
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86127, -84.26932
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,298 (2015)
Projected traffic89,246 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
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 Stillwater River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IR-70 over Stillwater River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IR-70 over Stillwater River carry?

About 64,298 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Stillwater River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.