US Bridges

Williams RD C-43 over IR-71

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.7 MI N of SR 380 · Structure no. 1401564

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD C-43 over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD C-43 over IR-71 in Clinton 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 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2035. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWilliams RD C-43
CrossesIR-71
Location1.7 MI N of SR 380
RouteCounty Highway 43
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49704, -83.90743
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2015)
Projected traffic756 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Williams RD C-43 over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Williams RD C-43 over IR-71 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Williams RD C-43 over IR-71 carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD C-43 over IR-71?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD C-43 over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.