US Bridges

SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR

Fair

Union County, Ohio · 2.04 MI W of US 33 · Structure no. 8002762

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,168
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 4,168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,785 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161
CrossesAband. CSX RR
Location2.04 MI W of US 33
RouteState Highway 161
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11519, -83.29516
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,168 (2015)
Projected traffic5,785 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR 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 SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR carry?

About 4,168 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over Aband. CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.