US Bridges

I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · Over Muskingum River · Structure no. 6002854

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
914 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
57,588
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street 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 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 57,588 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,932 by 2035. The structure is 914 ft (278.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-70 & Ramps Aekj
CrossesOver Musk Riv&rrs&street
LocationOver Muskingum River
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94664, -82.01086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length914 ft (278.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,588 (2015)
Projected traffic79,932 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street built?

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

What condition is I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street carry?

About 57,588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street?

The structure is 914 ft (278.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 & Ramps Aekj over Over Musk Riv&rrs&street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.