US Bridges

County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway

Good

Marion County, Ohio · 0.25 Mi. E. of S.R. 4 · Structure no. 5137225

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,855
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway in Marion County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,067 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 138-B
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location0.25 Mi. E. of S.R. 4
RouteCounty Highway C138B
CountyMarion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56389, -83.13444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,855 (2015)
Projected traffic15,067 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 10,855 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 138-B over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.