US Bridges

West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · At JCT of SR 83 · Structure no. 6003729

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,886
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83 in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 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 17,886 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,826 by 2035. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesWest Bound I-70
CrossesIr 70 over SR 83
LocationAt JCT of SR 83
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.98085, -81.73173
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,886 (2015)
Projected traffic24,826 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83 carry?

About 17,886 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound I-70 over Ir 70 over SR 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.