US Bridges

SR 32 over N&w RR

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.9 MI W of JCT SR 136 · Structure no. 0100021

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,627
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over N&w RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over N&w RR in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,627 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,422 by 2035. The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesN&w RR
Location0.9 MI W of JCT SR 136
RouteState Highway 32
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93841, -83.66869
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length191 ft (58.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,627 (2015)
Projected traffic6,422 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over N&w RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over N&w RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 32 over N&w RR carry?

About 4,627 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over N&w RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over N&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.