US Bridges

Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of N 4th · Structure no. 4163427

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,829
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD in Jefferson County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 125 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 2,829 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,927 by 2035. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlexander Street
CrossesConrail&ind Access RD
Location0.2 MI W of N 4th
RouteCity Street 501
CountyJefferson County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.47476, -80.60431
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,829 (2015)
Projected traffic3,927 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD 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 Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD carry?

About 2,829 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander Street over Conrail&ind Access RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.