US Bridges

Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .54 MI S of SR 4 · Structure no. 0902322

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,102
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue is a concrete slab carrying Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,306 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReinartz Blvd.
CrossesColumbia Avenue
Location.54 MI S of SR 4
RouteState Highway 122
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51763, -84.38951
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,102 (2015)
Projected traffic4,306 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue carry?

About 3,102 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Reinartz Blvd. over Columbia Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.