US Bridges

SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · Jct. SR 34 & NS RR · Structure no. 8601690

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,768
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 5,768 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,006 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 34
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
LocationJct. SR 34 & NS RR
RouteState Highway 34
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47637, -84.57391
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,768 (2015)
Projected traffic8,006 by 2035
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 5,768 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 34 over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.