US Bridges

Wesley Avenue over I&o RR

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.09 MI S of Norwood Ave · Structure no. 3160012

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,699
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wesley Avenue over I&o RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wesley Avenue over I&o RR in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,135 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWesley Avenue
CrossesI&o RR
Location0.09 MI S of Norwood Ave
RouteCity Street 7796
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16311, -84.45139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,699 (2018)
Projected traffic5,135 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wesley Avenue over I&o RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wesley Avenue over I&o 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wesley Avenue over I&o RR carry?

About 3,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wesley Avenue over I&o RR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Wesley Avenue over I&o RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.