US Bridges

Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 0.1 MI E of SR 65 · Structure no. 0637785

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Pike
CrossesCopeland Ditch
Location0.1 MI E of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway C0150
CountyAuglaize County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.57098, -84.08278
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2019)
Projected traffic740 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 Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Pike over Copeland 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 Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Pike over Copeland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.