US Bridges

State Route 32 over CSX Railroad

Good

Pike County, Ohio · 1.49 Mi. E. of SR 220 · Structure no. 6601979

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,239
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 32 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 32 over CSX Railroad in Pike County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 4,239 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,884 by 2035. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 32
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.49 Mi. E. of SR 220
RouteState Highway 32
CountyPike County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05334, -82.93391
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,239 (2015)
Projected traffic5,884 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 32 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 32 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 32 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is State Route 32 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 32 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.