US Bridges

Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad

Poor

Shelby County, Ohio · N of Greenacre · Structure no. 7561156

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1951 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 1971. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpruce Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationN of Greenacre
RouteCity Street 396
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27384, -84.16412
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1951)
Projected traffic1,388 by 1971
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.