US Bridges

Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 300 Ft S of Nationwide · Structure no. 2560275

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,195
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 12,195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,927 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location300 Ft S of Nationwide
RouteCity Street FRONT
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96821, -83.00361
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,195 (2015)
Projected traffic16,927 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Street over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,195 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.