US Bridges

SR 41 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.41 MI S of JCT SR 28 · Structure no. 7102976

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,662
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Abandoned RR in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,662 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.41 MI S of JCT SR 28
RouteState Highway 41
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34709, -83.36721
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,662 (2015)
Projected traffic3,695 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 41 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Abandoned RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 2,662 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.