US Bridges

SR726 over I70

Good

Preble County, Ohio · Over I70 · Structure no. 6804659

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR726 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR726 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR726
CrossesI70
LocationOver I70
RouteState Highway 726
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83513, -84.67665
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2015)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR726 over I70 built?

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

What condition is SR726 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 SR726 over I70 carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR726 over I70?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR726 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.