US Bridges

Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR 7 · Structure no. 4131525

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 63 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2012. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStratton Hghts RD
CrossesConrail RR Stratton Hght
Location0.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR 7
RouteCity Street STHTS
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52605, -80.63231
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1992)
Projected traffic208 by 2012
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$500,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stratton Hghts RD over Conrail RR Stratton Hght?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.