US Bridges

Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.9 Mi. W. of S.R. 66 · Structure no. 0631817

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAmsterdam Road
CrossesKaiser Ditch
Location1.9 Mi. W. of S.R. 66
RouteCounty Highway C0050
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.42218, -84.41424
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2019)
Projected traffic898 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Amsterdam Road over Kaiser 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Amsterdam Road over Kaiser Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.