US Bridges

SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 1.9M S of JCT SR 324 · Structure no. 8201471

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
592
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2035. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesChessie Sys RR Abandoned
Location1.9M S of JCT SR 324
RouteState Highway 160
StateOhio
Coordinates39.1616, -82.40627
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2015)
Projected traffic822 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Chessie Sys RR Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.