US Bridges

SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk

Fair

Greene County, Ohio · 1.5 MI S Gre-Fay CO Line · Structure no. 2901773

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,152
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 5 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 20,152 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,971 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesSB Ir 71
CrossesW Branch Rattlesnake Crk
Location1.5 MI S Gre-Fay CO Line
RouteInterstate 71
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57538, -83.68948
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,152 (2018)
Projected traffic27,971 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk 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 SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk carry?

About 20,152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SB Ir 71 over W Branch Rattlesnake Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.