S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodButler County, Ohio · 400 W of Roosevelt Blvd · Structure no. 0960551
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,145
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 years old, older 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 18,145 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,049 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is S. University Blvd 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 18,145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns S. University Blvd over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.