US Bridges

SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35)

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Over Ir 70 · Structure no. 6803180

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35) in Preble County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR320
CrossesIr 70 (usr 35)
LocationOver Ir 70
RouteState Highway 320
StateOhio
Coordinates39.82826, -84.79355
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35) carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35)?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR320 over Ir 70 (usr 35)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.