US Bridges

SR 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa

Fair

Williams County, Ohio · JCT CR D & SR 576 · Structure no. 8602867

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2035. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 576
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railroa
LocationJCT CR D & SR 576
RouteState Highway 576
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46995, -84.61299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2015)
Projected traffic1,534 by 2035
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa 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 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 576 over Norfolk Southern Railroa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.