US Bridges

SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · Rt 4 over SR 73 · Structure no. 0900338

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,641
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 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 17,641 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,486 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesS73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w
LocationRt 4 over SR 73
RouteState Highway 4
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.481, -84.41594
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,641 (2015)
Projected traffic24,486 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w 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 SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w carry?

About 17,641 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over S73*E;T146(OXF Stt Rd)*w?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.