US Bridges

E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.3 M E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 6002706

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
396 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,696
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 36,696 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,934 by 2035. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE & W Bound I-70
CrossesOver Lic Riv & Newark RD
Location1.3 M E of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.949, -82.02364
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,696 (2015)
Projected traffic50,934 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD carry?

About 36,696 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns E & W Bound I-70 over Over Lic Riv & Newark RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.