US Bridges

C15 over I70

Fair

Preble County, Ohio · .9 MI W of SR503 · Structure no. 6801382

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C15 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C15 over I70 in Preble 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,610 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC15
CrossesI70
Location.9 MI W of SR503
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOhio
Coordinates39.83647, -84.55894
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2015)
Projected traffic49,610 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C15 over I70 built?

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

What condition is C15 over I70 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C15 over I70 carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C15 over I70?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns C15 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.