US Bridges

Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR

Good

Greene County, Ohio · 0.75 MI S of JCT SR 235 · Structure no. 2961008

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,766
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR in Greene County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,766 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,770 by 2038. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Avenue
CrossesErie Lack & Penn Cent RR
Location0.75 MI S of JCT SR 235
RouteCounty Highway 502
CountyGreene County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.81693, -84.01846
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,766 (2018)
Projected traffic12,770 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR carry?

About 9,766 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Avenue over Erie Lack & Penn Cent RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.