US Bridges

High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R

Good

Clark County, Ohio · 0.30 MI E of Spring ST · Structure no. 1261355

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,414
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R in Clark County, Ohio. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 114 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 11,414 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,843 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHigh ST
CrossesIndiana & Ohio Central R
Location0.30 MI E of Spring ST
RouteCity Street 542
StateOhio
Coordinates39.92221, -83.8017
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,414 (2015)
Projected traffic15,843 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R carry?

About 11,414 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns High ST over Indiana & Ohio Central R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.