US Bridges

Cemetery Road over King Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 2.0 Mi. S. of US 33 · Structure no. 0635553

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Road over King Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cemetery Road over King Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCemetery Road
CrossesKing Ditch
Location2.0 Mi. S. of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 161
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.52559, -84.16457
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2019)
Projected traffic505 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cemetery Road over King Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Road over King 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cemetery Road over King Ditch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cemetery Road over King Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Road over King Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.