US Bridges

SR 32 over N&w RR

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 3.0MI W of JCT SR 73 · Structure no. 0100331

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,491
2021 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 1972, so it is 53 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 6,491 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,009 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesN&w RR
Location3.0MI W of JCT SR 73
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates38.94644, -83.38057
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,491 (2021)
Projected traffic4,009 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over N&w RR 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 January 2023.

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

About 6,491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over N&w RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over N&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.