US Bridges

Gest Street over Cind Railroad

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · 700 N. of Int.Mehr Wy&ges · Structure no. 3161277

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,694
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gest Street over Cind Railroad is a concrete slab carrying Gest Street over Cind Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 106 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 2,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,739 by 2010. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGest Street
CrossesCind Railroad
Location700 N. of Int.Mehr Wy&ges
RouteCity Street 1339
StateOhio
Coordinates39.09646, -84.5264
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,694 (1990)
Projected traffic3,739 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Gest Street over Cind Railroad built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Gest Street over Cind 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Gest Street over Cind Railroad carry?

About 2,694 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gest Street over Cind Railroad?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Gest Street over Cind Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.