US Bridges

Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad

Good

Pickaway County, Ohio · 0.7 MI East of US 23 · Structure no. 6540104

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad in Pickaway County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTarlton Road
CrossesN & W Railroad
Location0.7 MI East of US 23
RouteCounty Highway C0016
CountyPickaway County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56643, -82.94086
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2015)
Projected traffic845 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tarlton Road over N & W 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tarlton Road over N & W Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.