US Bridges

SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad

Good

Butler County, Ohio · .40 N of SR 4 · Structure no. 0900516

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,745
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 56 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,062 by 2035. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4B
CrossesChessie System Railroad
Location.40 N of SR 4
RouteState Highway 4
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32877, -84.5032
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,745 (2015)
Projected traffic44,062 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad carry?

About 31,745 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4B over Chessie System Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.