US Bridges

IR-70 over Trib Stillwater River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.59MI.E. of Jct. SR-48 · Structure no. 5705762

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,298
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Trib Stillwater River is a steel culvert carrying IR-70 over Trib Stillwater River 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 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

CarriesIR-70
CrossesTrib Stillwater River
Location1.59MI.E. of Jct. SR-48
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86413, -84.25161
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,298 (2015)
Projected traffic89,246 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
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 Stillwater River built?

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

What condition is IR-70 over Trib 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 August 2023.

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

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

How long is IR-70 over Trib Stillwater River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IR-70 over Trib Stillwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.