US Bridges

IR-70 over Great Miami River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.14 Mi.E. Jct. I-75 · Structure no. 5706076

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
395 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72,071
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Great Miami River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR-70 over Great Miami River in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 72,071 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,035 by 2035. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 139 ft wide.

CarriesIR-70
CrossesGreat Miami River
Location1.14 Mi.E. Jct. I-75
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86654, -84.16798
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,071 (2015)
Projected traffic100,035 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 Great Miami River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR-70 over Great Miami 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IR-70 over Great Miami River carry?

About 72,071 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IR-70 over Great Miami River?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns IR-70 over Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.