US Bridges

Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 1 MI N of SR 72 · Structure no. 2901714

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71 in Greene 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,941 by 2035. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesOrchard Grove RD
CrossesIr 71
Location1 MI N of SR 72
RouteCounty Highway 57
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56596, -83.70453
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2015)
Projected traffic55,941 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 Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71 built?

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

What condition is Orchard Grove RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71 carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Grove RD over Ir 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.