US Bridges

Bridgewater Rd. over I70

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.63MI.E. of Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 5706092

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgewater Rd. over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgewater Rd. over I70 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,178 by 2035. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBridgewater Rd.
CrossesI70
Location1.63MI.E. of Jct. IR-75
RouteCity Street 1707
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86699, -84.15871
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2015)
Projected traffic105,178 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Bridgewater Rd. over I70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Bridgewater Rd. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgewater Rd. over I70 carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridgewater Rd. over I70?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgewater Rd. over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.