US Bridges

Russell Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .28 M.E. 4th Avenue · Structure no. 7530765

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell Road over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, 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 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 11,206 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,862 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.28 M.E. 4th Avenue
RouteCity Street 47
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.30221, -84.16656
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,206 (2020)
Projected traffic8,862 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Russell Road over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Russell Road over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.