US Bridges

Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 0.2 MI W of JCT SR61 · Structure no. 7063806

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitney Avenue
CrossesConsolidated Rail Corp
Location0.2 MI W of JCT SR61
RouteCity Street 1117
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88279, -82.66408
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2015)
Projected traffic2,126 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 Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Avenue over Consolidated Rail Corp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.