US Bridges

SR503 over I70

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Over I70 · Structure no. 6803873

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,758
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR503 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR503 over I70 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 4,758 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,604 by 2035. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSR503
CrossesI70
LocationOver I70
RouteState Highway 503
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83698, -84.54015
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,758 (2015)
Projected traffic6,604 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR503 over I70 built?

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

What condition is SR503 over I70 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR503 over I70 carry?

About 4,758 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR503 over I70?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR503 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.