US Bridges

SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Clermont County, Ohio · .5 MI W of SR132 & 222 · Structure no. 1300342

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,353
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 54 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39,353 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,622 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR32
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location.5 MI W of SR132 & 222
RouteState Highway 32
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08443, -84.18645
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,353 (2015)
Projected traffic54,622 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR32 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 39,353 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR32 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.