US Bridges

Gurneyville RD C15 over IR-71

Fair

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.3 MI S of US68 · Structure no. 1401653

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gurneyville RD C15 over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gurneyville RD C15 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 541 by 2036. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesGurneyville RD C15
CrossesIR-71
Location1.3 MI S of US68
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51138, -83.86901
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic541 by 2036
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 Gurneyville RD C15 over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Gurneyville RD C15 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 Gurneyville RD C15 over IR-71 carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gurneyville RD C15 over IR-71?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gurneyville RD C15 over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.