US Bridges

County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R

Fair

Harrison County, Ohio · 0.2 MI SW of SR 22 · Structure no. 3431886

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesNorfolk Western R R
Location0.2 MI SW of SR 22
RouteCounty Highway C0005
CountyHarrison County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32667, -80.88333
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2015)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Norfolk Western R R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.