US Bridges

River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.17 M. N Fairfield Falls · Structure no. 0934526

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Ridge Lane
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.17 M. N Fairfield Falls
RouteCounty Highway T3286
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.42823, -84.4752
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad 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 River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns River Ridge Lane over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.