US Bridges

South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad

Fair

Portage County, Ohio · 0.8 KM S. of SR 59 · Structure no. 6760406

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,662
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad in Portage County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,662 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,411 by 2035. The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Prospect St.
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.8 KM S. of SR 59
RouteCity Street PROSP
CountyPortage County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1497, -81.24199
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,662 (2015)
Projected traffic13,411 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Prospect St. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Prospect St. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.