US Bridges

East Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 3 MI East of Lic CO Line · Structure no. 6002439

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

About this bridge

East Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East 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 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 16,664 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,130 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Bound I70
CrossesIr 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R
Location3 MI East of Lic CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.95019, -82.17042
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 East 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 East 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 East 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 East Bound I70 over Ir 70 Ovr CR28 Hopewel R?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.