US Bridges

Maier-Barber Road over Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.1 Mi. No. of SR 33 · Structure no. 0634565

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maier-Barber Road over Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maier-Barber Road over Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaier-Barber Road
CrossesDitch
Location3.1 Mi. No. of SR 33
RouteCounty Highway C0021
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61459, -84.43494
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic278 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Maier-Barber Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Maier-Barber Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Maier-Barber Road over Ditch carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Maier-Barber Road over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maier-Barber Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.