US Bridges

Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N of Steam Furnace · Structure no. 0196177

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2016. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNixon Avenue
CrossesN&w Railway
Location0.3 MI N of Steam Furnace
RouteCity Street 94
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.94693, -83.40022
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1996)
Projected traffic139 by 2016
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nixon Avenue over N&w Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.