US Bridges

Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR

Poor

Butler County, Ohio · .01 MI E of Salzman · Structure no. 0934615

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2037. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHankins RD
CrossesNorfolk Southn RR
Location.01 MI E of Salzman
RouteCounty Highway T0137
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43071, -84.40297
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2018)
Projected traffic1,817 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hankins RD over Norfolk Southn RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.