US Bridges

Kuther Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · .07 M.S. Wright Road · Structure no. 7543166

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,116
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuther Road over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kuther Road over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKuther Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.07 M.S. Wright Road
RouteCounty Highway T0049
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27281, -84.20716
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kuther Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuther 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 Kuther Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kuther Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kuther Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.