US Bridges

Seibert Road over Warman Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S. of CR200 · Structure no. 0636959

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seibert Road over Warman Ditch is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Seibert Road over Warman Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeibert Road
CrossesWarman Ditch
Location0.1 MI S. of CR200
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateOhio
Coordinates40.64073, -84.38232
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 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 Seibert Road over Warman Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seibert Road over Warman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Seibert Road over Warman Ditch carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seibert Road over Warman Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Seibert Road over Warman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.