US Bridges

West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 3 MI East of Lic CO Line · Structure no. 6002404

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,664
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,664 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,130 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Bound I70
CrossesIr 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R
Location3 MI East of Lic CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9505, -82.17047
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,664 (2015)
Projected traffic23,130 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R carry?

About 16,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.