Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficButler County, Ohio · East of Fairfield Hs · Structure no. 0960411
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,344
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 18,344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,461 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad carry?
About 18,344 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bilstein Boulivard over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.