US Bridges

S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad

FairPosted for load

Shelby County, Ohio · .25 MI N of Fair RD · Structure no. 7562268

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,980
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,864 by 2038. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fourth Avenue
CrossesConrail Railroad
Location.25 MI N of Fair RD
RouteCity Street 163
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.27341, -84.17794
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
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2018)
Projected traffic6,864 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1988, making it 37 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 4,980 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 (47 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S Fourth Avenue over Conrail Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.