US Bridges

C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. West of C.R. 64 · Structure no. 4635825

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
731
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,015 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 63
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.2 Mi. West of C.R. 64
RouteCounty Highway C0063
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.29889, -83.94611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2015)
Projected traffic1,015 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 63 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.