I70 WB over Bantas Fork
GoodPreble County, Ohio · .5 MI W of SR726 · Structure no. 6800998
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,036
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 WB over Bantas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 WB over Bantas Fork in Preble 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 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 16,036 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,258 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 WB over Bantas Fork built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 WB over Bantas Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I70 WB over Bantas Fork carry?
About 16,036 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.
How long is I70 WB over Bantas Fork?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I70 WB over Bantas Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.