US Bridges

Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp

Fair

Richland County, Ohio · 0.32 MI N of SR430 · Structure no. 7064683

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,143
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 57 years old, older 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 19,143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,570 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLex-Springmill NB
CrossesConsolidated Rail Corp
Location0.32 MI N of SR430
RouteCity Street C0133
CountyRichland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76427, -82.59047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,143 (2015)
Projected traffic26,570 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Lex-Springmill NB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp carry?

About 19,143 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lex-Springmill NB over Consolidated Rail Corp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.