US Bridges

Muhlhauser RD over CSX Railroad

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.137 MI E of S.R. 4 · Structure no. 0936480

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Muhlhauser RD over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Muhlhauser RD over CSX Railroad in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMuhlhauser RD
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.137 MI E of S.R. 4
RouteCounty Highway C0115
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31543, -84.48588
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic450 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RD over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Muhlhauser RD over CSX Railroad 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 RD over CSX Railroad carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Muhlhauser RD over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Muhlhauser RD over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.