US Bridges

Fair Road over CSX Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Ohio · 1.05 Mi. Ne. Vandemark RD · Structure no. 7530757

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,061
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Road over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,674 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFair Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.05 Mi. Ne. Vandemark RD
RouteCounty Highway C0008
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27358, -84.1706
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,061 (2020)
Projected traffic6,674 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Fair Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Fair Road over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fair Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fair Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.