US Bridges

SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R.

Good

Williams County, Ohio · .5 Mile S. of SR 107 · Structure no. 8603030

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R. in Williams County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,107 by 2035. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 576
CrossesNorfolk Southern R.R.
Location.5 Mile S. of SR 107
RouteState Highway 576
CountyWilliams County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57886, -84.60736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2015)
Projected traffic6,107 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 R.R. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R. carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 576 over Norfolk Southern R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.