US Bridges

SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs

Fair

Crawford County, Ohio · 2.71 MI North of SR 309 · Structure no. 1702092

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,377
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs in Crawford County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,377 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,463 by 2035. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesCSXT & NS R/Rs
Location2.71 MI North of SR 309
RouteState Highway 61
CountyCrawford County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78158, -82.73816
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,377 (2015)
Projected traffic7,463 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs carry?

About 5,377 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over CSXT & NS R/Rs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.