US Bridges

Section Avenue over CSX Railroad

Fair

Hamilton County, Ohio · At Foraker Avenue · Structure no. 3164470

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,304
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Section Avenue over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Section Avenue over CSX Railroad in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 3,304 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,586 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSection Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationAt Foraker Avenue
RouteCity Street 8596
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16558, -84.45997
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,304 (2018)
Projected traffic4,586 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Section Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Section Avenue over CSX 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Section Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,304 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Section Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Section Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.