US Bridges

Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR

Fair

Clermont County, Ohio · Dela Palma Road · Structure no. 1358235

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR in Clermont County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,873 by 2038. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDela Palma Road
CrossesNorfolk & Western RR
LocationDela Palma Road
RouteCounty Highway C0041
CountyClermont County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05394, -84.04671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2015)
Projected traffic3,873 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dela Palma Road over Norfolk & Western RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.