US Bridges

Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 0.8MI N of Park Ave SR430 · Structure no. 7061366

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,285
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 15,285 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,216 by 2045. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrimble Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.8MI N of Park Ave SR430
RouteCity Street 281
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77047, -82.55169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,285 (2015)
Projected traffic21,216 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 15,285 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Trimble Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.