US Bridges

Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.1 MI W of Spring Grove · Structure no. 0961485

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,695
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch in Butler 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,695 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,883 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLefferson Road
CrossesJackson Lane Ditch
Location0.1 MI W of Spring Grove
RouteCity Street 141
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48935, -84.36458
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2018)
Projected traffic4,883 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lefferson Road over Jackson Lane Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.