US Bridges

I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.3 M W of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 6003036

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR 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 48,490 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,304 by 2035. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70
CrossesIr 70 over Abandoned RR
Location1.3 M W of JCT SR 93
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.94594, -81.98461
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,490 (2015)
Projected traffic67,304 by 2035
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Abandoned RR built?

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

What condition is I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 48,490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Ir 70 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.