US Bridges

SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1.91 MI N of SR 4 · Structure no. 0900540

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,745
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 31,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,062 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4B
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1.91 MI N of SR 4
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates39.35068, -84.50173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,745 (2015)
Projected traffic44,062 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 4B over Norfolk Southern 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4B over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.