US Bridges

IR70 over I70

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · Intersection IR70 · Structure no. 5709733

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,064
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IR70 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IR70 over I70 in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,064 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,805 by 2035. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIR70
CrossesI70
LocationIntersection IR70
RouteState Highway 235
StateOhio
Coordinates39.86499, -84.05549
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,064 (2015)
Projected traffic9,805 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 IR70 over I70 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IR70 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IR70 over I70 carry?

About 7,064 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IR70 over I70?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IR70 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.