US Bridges

Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort

Poor

Hamilton County, Ohio · 0.5 MI E of Ir 75 · Structure no. 3164969

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort in Hamilton County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,353 by 2014. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Milford
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rr-Sort
Location0.5 MI E of Ir 75
RouteCity Street 8646
CountyHamilton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25419, -84.43566
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 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 length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (1994)
Projected traffic34,353 by 2014
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Milford over Norfolk Southern Rr-Sort?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.