US Bridges

West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek

Fair

Muskingum County, Ohio · .7 M W of JCT US 22 & 40 · Structure no. 6003451

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,026
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek 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 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 20,026 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,796 by 2035. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Bound I-70
CrossesIr 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek
Location.7 M W of JCT US 22 & 40
RouteInterstate 70
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.97594, -81.84653
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek built?

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

What condition is West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek 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 West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek carry?

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

How long is West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 Ovr Salt Fork Crek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.