US Bridges

S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr

Good

Richland County, Ohio · Just North of Oak ST · Structure no. 7034601

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,534
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,534 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2035. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Illinois Ave
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rxr
LocationJust North of Oak ST
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74695, -82.48441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,534 (2015)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr carry?

About 8,534 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns S Illinois Ave over Norfolk Southern Rxr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.