US Bridges

Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W.Of River Ave · Structure no. 4163095

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,916
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 6 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 3,916 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,435 by 2035. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesTrenton Street
CrossesCSX Railroad & Ind Acces
Location0.1 MI W.Of River Ave
RouteCity Street 7
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45965, -80.60311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,916 (2015)
Projected traffic5,435 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces 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 Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces carry?

About 3,916 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Street over CSX Railroad & Ind Acces?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.