US Bridges

Ir 70 over Bantas Fork

Good

Preble County, Ohio · .51MI W.Of SR726 · Structure no. 6801021

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
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

Ir 70 over Bantas Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 70 over Bantas Fork in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIr 70
CrossesBantas Fork
Location.51MI W.Of SR726
RouteInterstate 70
CountyPreble County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83541, -84.68631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,036 (2015)
Projected traffic22,258 by 2035
Trucks47%
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 Ir 70 over Bantas Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ir 70 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 Ir 70 over Bantas Fork carry?

About 16,036 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Bantas Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Bantas Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.