US Bridges

Hopetown RD over NS Railway

Good

Ross County, Ohio · .10 Mi. N. of Chamber Dr. · Structure no. 7148216

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,892
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopetown RD over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopetown RD over NS Railway in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,892 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2035. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHopetown RD
CrossesNS Railway
Location.10 Mi. N. of Chamber Dr.
RouteCounty Highway C0235
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38486, -82.96543
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,892 (2015)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hopetown RD over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopetown RD over NS Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hopetown RD over NS Railway carry?

About 1,892 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hopetown RD over NS Railway?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hopetown RD over NS Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.