US Bridges

Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 400 East of US-127 · Structure no. 0961523

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,990 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand Boulevard
CrossesCSX Railraod
Location400 East of US-127
RouteCounty Highway CR21A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38222, -84.55472
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2015)
Projected traffic14,990 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod 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 Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Boulevard over CSX Railraod?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.