US Bridges

SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 0.89M E of JCT Usr 50 · Structure no. 8404747

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,912 by 2035. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 618
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.89M E of JCT Usr 50
RouteState Highway 618
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.28169, -81.66535
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2015)
Projected traffic7,912 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 618 over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 618 over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.