US Bridges

Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR

Fair

Clark County, Ohio · 0.09 MI N of North ST · Structure no. 1260367

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,768
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,842 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLimestone Street
CrossesIndiana & Ohio RR
Location0.09 MI N of North ST
RouteCity Street LMSTN
CountyClark County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9281, -83.80807
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2015)
Projected traffic3,842 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Limestone Street over Indiana & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.