US Bridges

Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad

Good

Montgomery County, Ohio · .9 MI NE of I75 · Structure no. 5736102

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,338
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,573 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagner Ford C218
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.9 MI NE of I75
RouteCounty Highway C0218
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.80621, -84.17578
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,338 (2016)
Projected traffic11,573 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Wagner Ford C218 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 8,338 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Ford C218 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.