US Bridges

Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.03 MI E of 444 · Structure no. 2937557

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,764
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,764 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,915 by 2038. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKauffman RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern
Location0.03 MI E of 444
RouteCounty Highway C0054
StateOhio
Coordinates39.796, -84.08487
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,764 (2018)
Projected traffic21,915 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern carry?

About 9,764 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Kauffman RD over Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.