US Bridges

Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71

Good

Fayette County, Ohio · 2.41 MI N of SR41 · Structure no. 2402319

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71 in Fayette 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2037. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPrairie RD.(CR-25)
CrossesIR-71
Location2.41 MI N of SR41
RouteCounty Highway C0025
StateOhio
Coordinates39.66972, -83.50403
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2017)
Projected traffic279 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71 built?

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

What condition is Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71 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 Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71 carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie RD.(CR-25) over IR-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.