US Bridges

Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 400 Ft W/ Front Street · Structure no. 2560380

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,007
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, 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 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 6,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,338 by 2035. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhittier Street
Crosses(o) CSX Railroad
Location400 Ft W/ Front Street
RouteCity Street 736
StateOhio
Coordinates39.944, -83.00004
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,007 (2015)
Projected traffic8,338 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,007 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Whittier Street over (o) CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.