US Bridges

SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. North of Aug/All · Structure no. 0204382

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,686
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,686 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,116 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 501
CrossesSchultheis Ditch
Location1.0 Mi. North of Aug/All
RouteState Highway 501
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67135, -84.20359
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,686 (2015)
Projected traffic5,116 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch 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 501 over Schultheis Ditch carry?

About 3,686 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 501 over Schultheis Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.