US Bridges

I70 WB over Jims Run

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · 1.1 MI W of SR503 · Structure no. 6801323

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,871
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 WB over Jims Run is a concrete slab carrying I70 WB over Jims Run 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 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 17,871 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,805 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesI70 WB
CrossesJims Run
Location1.1 MI W of SR503
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83683, -84.56252
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,871 (2015)
Projected traffic24,805 by 2035
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I70 WB over Jims Run built?

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

What condition is I70 WB over Jims Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I70 WB over Jims Run carry?

About 17,871 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I70 WB over Jims Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I70 WB over Jims Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.