US Bridges

Ir 70 over Twin Creek

Good

Preble County, Ohio · 0.34 MI E of SR 503 Int · Structure no. 6801501

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,657
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 70 over Twin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ir 70 over Twin Creek 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 19,657 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,284 by 2035. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesIr 70
CrossesTwin Creek
Location0.34 MI E of SR 503 Int
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83726, -84.53376
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,657 (2015)
Projected traffic27,284 by 2035
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ir 70 over Twin Creek built?

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

What condition is Ir 70 over Twin Creek 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 Ir 70 over Twin Creek carry?

About 19,657 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Ir 70 over Twin Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 70 over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.