US Bridges

SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 2.07 Mi.E.Of Jct. IR-75 · Structure no. 0601500

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,002
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 78 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR-67
CrossesDry Run Ditch
Location2.07 Mi.E.Of Jct. IR-75
RouteState Highway 67
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59949, -84.13352
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,002 (2015)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR-67 over Dry Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch carry?

About 2,002 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-67 over Dry Run Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.