Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadRoss County, Ohio · 1.60 MI SE of Blacksmith · Structure no. 7146116
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,231
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 98 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,097 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad carry?
About 2,231 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Charleston Pike over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.