US Bridges

Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 2.5 MI N.Of State Rt 39 · Structure no. 7061862

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 51 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowman Street
CrossesNrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm
Location2.5 MI N.Of State Rt 39
RouteCity Street BOWMN
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79774, -82.54001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2015)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm 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 Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Street over Nrflk&ashld RR + Sm Strm?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.