US Bridges

SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch

Good

Champaign County, Ohio · .75 Mi.Ne. Jct. SR-56 · Structure no. 1100106

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,123
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch in Champaign County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,123 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,723 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-4
CrossesBeaver Dam Ditch
Location.75 Mi.Ne. Jct. SR-56
RouteState Highway 4
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05779, -83.59711
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,123 (2015)
Projected traffic5,723 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-4 over Beaver Dam 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch carry?

About 4,123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch?

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

Who owns SR-4 over Beaver Dam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.