US Bridges

W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · At Int. of Ginger Ridge · Structure no. 0965278

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch in Butler 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Aberdeen Drive
CrossesDitch
LocationAt Int. of Ginger Ridge
RouteCity Street 2047
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.49467, -84.47202
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2009)
Projected traffic555 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch built?

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

What condition is W. Aberdeen Drive over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W. Aberdeen Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.