US Bridges

E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · E Trenton over Conrail RR · Structure no. 3260666

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,293
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 52 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 9,293 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,899 by 2035. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Trenton Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationE Trenton over Conrail RR
RouteCity Street 500
StateOhio
Coordinates41.05864, -83.64607
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,293 (2015)
Projected traffic12,899 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is E Trenton Avenue over CSX 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,293 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Trenton Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.