US Bridges

Main Street over CSX Railroad

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 1.3 MI W 0F Dryden RD · Structure no. 5766605

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,385
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over CSX Railroad in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 10,385 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,415 by 2038. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.3 MI W 0F Dryden RD
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateOhio
Coordinates39.69062, -84.24614
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,385 (2018)
Projected traffic14,415 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Main Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over CSX 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,385 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.