US Bridges

Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.58 MI S of Princeton RD · Structure no. 0936960

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMauds Hughes Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.58 MI S of Princeton RD
RouteCounty Highway T0138
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3943, -84.41042
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mauds Hughes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mauds Hughes Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.