US Bridges

East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue

Fair

Ross County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of Bridge ST · Structure no. 7160046

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
633 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,373
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue in Ross County, Ohio. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 64 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 5 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 9,373 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,823 by 2038. The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesNSRR Mosher Avenue
Location0.1 MI E of Bridge ST
RouteCity Street 238
CountyRoss County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3347, -82.972
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length633 ft (192.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,373 (2018)
Projected traffic15,823 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue 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 East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue carry?

About 9,373 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue?

The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over NSRR Mosher Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.