US Bridges

Chestnut Avenue over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Shelby County, Ohio · 0.46 MI S of Fair Road · Structure no. 7561253

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Avenue over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Chestnut 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.46 MI S of Fair Road
RouteCity Street 233
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27399, -84.16133
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Chestnut Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Chestnut 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 Chestnut Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Chestnut Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.