US Bridges

I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · 2.25 M E of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 6002889

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 44,190 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,336 by 2035. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70
CrossesIr 70 over 5th Street
Location2.25 M E of JCT US 40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94494, -82.00638
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,190 (2015)
Projected traffic61,336 by 2035
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street carry?

About 44,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Ir 70 over 5th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.