US Bridges

Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 1.12 MI NE of Wooster · Structure no. 3138186

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 98 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 1996. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElm Street
CrossesAbandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD
Location1.12 MI NE of Wooster
RouteCity Street 4581
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16216, -84.30927
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (1976)
Projected traffic2,915 by 1996
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD 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 Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (1976 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Abandoned Rr--Tpk(elm RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.