US Bridges

County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail

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Harrison County, Ohio · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 46 · Structure no. 3431798

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2038. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 51
CrossesOhio Central Rail
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR 46
RouteCounty Highway C0051
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36433, -80.94915
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2018)
Projected traffic632 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 51 over Ohio Central Rail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.