Usr 250 over Hess Ditch
GoodAshland County, Ohio · .1 MI W of I 71 · Structure no. 0304891
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,171
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 250 over Hess Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 250 over Hess Ditch in Ashland 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 15,171 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,057 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 250 over Hess Ditch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Usr 250 over Hess 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 250 over Hess Ditch carry?
About 15,171 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Usr 250 over Hess Ditch?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 250 over Hess Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.