US Bridges

Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 1 M. SW of Union Centre · Structure no. 0935859

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
888
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMuhlhauser Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location1 M. SW of Union Centre
RouteCounty Highway C0115
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31573, -84.44372
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2015)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muhlhauser Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Muhlhauser Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.