Elm Street over Rider Ditch
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · Just West of Mulberry St. · Structure no. 0261394
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Rider Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Street over Rider Ditch in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2012. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Rider Ditch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elm Street over Rider Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Elm Street over Rider Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Rider Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Rider Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.