US Bridges

Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · 200 Ft S of Ashwth & Erie · Structure no. 3160602

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,791
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,038 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesErie Avenue
CrossesAbandoned N & W Railroad
Location200 Ft S of Ashwth & Erie
RouteCity Street 1172
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14304, -84.41439
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,791 (2015)
Projected traffic8,038 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad carry?

About 5,791 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Avenue over Abandoned N & W Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.