Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr
PoorPosted for loadRichland County, Ohio · 75FT. W. of SR 39 · Structure no. 7033915
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Chew Rd. over Norfolk-Southern Rxr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.