US Bridges

Lefferson Road over East Jackson Lane Ditch

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 420 W of Aaron Dr. · Structure no. 0961531

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,695
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lefferson Road over East Jackson Lane Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lefferson Road over East 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 5 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 2,776 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLefferson Road
CrossesEast Jackson Lane Ditch
Location420 W of Aaron Dr.
RouteCity Street 141
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.48917, -84.35926
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,695 (2021)
Projected traffic2,776 by 2041
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 East Jackson Lane Ditch built?

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

What condition is Lefferson Road over East 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 East Jackson Lane Ditch carry?

About 4,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lefferson Road over East Jackson Lane Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lefferson Road over East Jackson Lane Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.