US Bridges

IR-70 over Trib. Great Miami River

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .76 Mi.W. Jct. SR-202 · Structure no. 5706149

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,071
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR-70 over Trib. Great Miami River is a concrete culvert carrying IR-70 over Trib. 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 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesIR-70
CrossesTrib. Great Miami River
Location.76 Mi.W. Jct. SR-202
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86987, -84.1517
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Trib. Great Miami River built?

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

What condition is IR-70 over Trib. 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 Trib. Great Miami River carry?

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

How long is IR-70 over Trib. Great Miami River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns IR-70 over Trib. Great Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.