US Bridges

Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads

Good

Hamilton County, Ohio · Intersection River RD · Structure no. 3161528

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2008. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouthside Ave
CrossesCindrail/Csx Railroads
LocationIntersection River RD
RouteCity Street 2737
StateOhio
Coordinates39.08775, -84.56621
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (1988)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2008
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads built?

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

What condition is Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads 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 Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Southside Ave over Cindrail/Csx Railroads?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.