US Bridges

Reinartz Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · .59 MI S of SR 4 · Structure no. 0902349

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,102
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reinartz Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reinartz Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 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 3,102 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,306 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesReinartz Blvd.
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.59 MI S of SR 4
RouteState Highway 122
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51743, -84.389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 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
CrossesRailroad
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 Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is Reinartz Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is Reinartz Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Reinartz Blvd. over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.