US Bridges

I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 0.74 MI S of US35 · Structure no. 2401959

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,717
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek in Fayette County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 15,717 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,815 by 2035. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-71 NB
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.74 MI S of US35
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.61289, -83.61939
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,717 (2015)
Projected traffic21,815 by 2035
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 15,717 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 NB over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.