US Bridges

W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · W of 8th Street Viaduct · Structure no. 3136639

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,708
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 4,708 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,535 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Eighth Street
CrossesCSXT Railroad
LocationW of 8th Street Viaduct
RouteCity Street 3004
StateOhio
Coordinates39.10469, -84.54548
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,708 (2015)
Projected traffic6,535 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

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 W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad carry?

About 4,708 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns W Eighth Street over CSXT Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.