US Bridges

North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad

Fair

Lawrence County, Ohio · 0.3 MI N JCT Railroad ST · Structure no. 4460014

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
482 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,781
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad is a steel truss - deck carrying North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad in Lawrence County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 89 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 4,781 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2045. The structure is 482 ft (146.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth 2nd Street
CrossesN & W Railroad
Location0.3 MI N JCT Railroad ST
RouteCity Street 2NDST
StateOhio
Coordinates38.53993, -82.69046
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length482 ft (146.8 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,781 (2025)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad carry?

About 4,781 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad?

The structure is 482 ft (146.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns North 2nd Street over N & W Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.