US Bridges

East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .9 M E of JCT SR 797 · Structure no. 6003303

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,026
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 20,026 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,796 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Bound I-70
CrossesIr 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R
Location.9 M E of JCT SR 797
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96931, -81.88415
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,026 (2015)
Projected traffic27,796 by 2035
Trucks29%
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 I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R carry?

About 20,026 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns East Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr C67 Bald Hil R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.