US Bridges

Erie Avenue CR-608 over Railroad

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · At Int Rosslyn & Erie Ave · Structure no. 3160939

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Avenue CR-608 over Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erie Avenue CR-608 over Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 82 years old, older 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,088 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesErie Avenue CR-608
CrossesRailroad
LocationAt Int Rosslyn & Erie Ave
RouteCity Street 1172
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.14994, -84.40628
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2015)
Projected traffic36,088 by 2035
Trucks5%
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

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 CR-608 over Railroad built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Erie Avenue CR-608 over 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 CR-608 over Railroad carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Erie Avenue CR-608 over Railroad?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Avenue CR-608 over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.