US Bridges

S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Ohio · 700 Ft. S of SR 47 · Structure no. 7561598

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,403
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,403 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,825 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fourth Avenue
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location700 Ft. S of SR 47
RouteCity Street 163
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.28497, -84.17439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,403 (2018)
Projected traffic8,825 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Fourth Avenue over Conrail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad carry?

About 6,403 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.