US Bridges

Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave.

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · .5 MI West of Defiance · Structure no. 2001039

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,393
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave. in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,393 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,261 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 24
CrossesCSX RR & Baltimore Ave.
Location.5 MI West of Defiance
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27414, -84.41862
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,393 (2015)
Projected traffic10,261 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave. carry?

About 7,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave.?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 24 over CSX RR & Baltimore Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.